Apparatus for controlling autonomous vehicle and method thereof

An apparatus for controlling an autonomous vehicle, the apparatus comprising:

• a processor provided in the autonomous vehicle;
• and
• a memory storing instructions executable by the processor, wherein the processor is configured to:
• based on determination that a driver of the vehicle does not take over control authority during a specific time after outputting a transition demand from an existing autonomous driving system of the autonomous vehicle to the driver, perform a minimum risk maneuver (MRM) comprising deceleration control and stop control of the autonomous vehicle,
• determine that the MRM is completed based on stopping the vehicle, and
• request a call connection from an external institution through a communication terminal.

A method for controlling an autonomous vehicle, the method comprising:

• based on determination that a driver of the vehicle does not take over control authority during a specific time after outputting a transition demand from an existing autonomous driving system of the autonomous vehicle to the driver, performing, by a processor, a minimum risk maneuver (MRM) comprising deceleration control and stop control of the autonomous vehicle;
• determining, by the processor, that the MRM is completed based on stopping the vehicle;
• and
• requesting, by processor, a call connection from an external institution using a call controller provided in the autonomous vehicle and configured to control a call with the external institution.