Systems and methods for trailer sway monitoring and mitigation

Abstract

Vehicles, systems, and methods for trailer sway mitigation are provided. In accordance with some embodiments of this disclosure, a vehicle includes at least one sensor configured to record data of a trailer coupled to the vehicle, processing circuitry configured to monitor a position of the trailer based on at least one feature point of the recorded data, and to determine an amount of trailer sway based on the monitored position, and a warning system configured to trigger an alert to a driver of the vehicle in response to the determined amount of trailer sway exceeding a threshold. Triggering the alert may cause the trailer sway to be mitigated based on a response by the driver or based on an action by the processing circuitry, such as applying a brake to the trailer or adjusting a torque of the vehicle.

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