Collision detection system for autonomous vehicle

A method comprising:

• receiving an indication that a collision between a vehicle and an object is predicted to occur within a predetermined amount of time;
• confirming based on the indication and sensor data from a combination of onboard sensors of the vehicle whether the predicted collision has occurred;
• and
• if it is confirmed that the predicted collision has occurred:
• determining a severity of the collision based on the indication and the sensor data;
• and
• initiating an action in connection with the vehicle based on the determined severity of the collision.

A system for confirming occurrence of a collision involving a vehicle and an object, the system comprising:

• a plurality of onboard sensors for generating sensor data related to an environment of the vehicle;
• and
• a collision detection module configured to:
• receive an indication that a collision between the vehicle and the object is predicted to occur within a predetermined amount of time;
• process first sensor data obtained from a first onboard sensor of the vehicle to determine whether an actual occurrence of the predicted collision can be confirmed from the first sensor data;
• and
• if the actual occurrence of the predicted collision cannot be confirmed from the first sensor data, process second sensor data obtained from a second onboard sensor of the vehicle to determine whether the actual occurrence of the predicted collision can be confirmed from the second sensor data.