Vehicle cliff and crevasse detection systems and methods

Abstract

A system and method, utilizing: a sensor assembly coupled to a vehicle and adapted to detect a cliff or crevasse of a predetermined depth within a predetermined distance adjacent to the vehicle; and a display visible to an occupant inside the vehicle and adapted to provide an alert to the occupant when the sensor assembly detects the cliff or crevasse of the predetermined depth within the predetermined distance adjacent to the vehicle. The sensor assembly includes a sensor device coupled to a processor that are collectively adapted to detect the cliff or crevasse of the predetermined depth within the predetermined distance adjacent to the vehicle. The sensor device includes one of an ultrasonic sensor, a radar sensor, a lidar sensor, and a camera. The alert includes one or more of a visual alert, an audible alert, and a haptic alert.

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