17818724. OBSTACLE AVOIDANCE FOR VEHICLE simplified abstract (Ford Global Technologies, LLC)

OBSTACLE AVOIDANCE FOR VEHICLE

Organization Name

Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor(s)

Mohit Srinivasan of Ann Arbor MI (US)

Hongtei Eric Tseng of Canton MI (US)

Michael Hafner of San Carlos CA (US)

Mrdjan J. Jankovic of Birmingham MI (US)

Abhishek Sharma of West Bloomfield MI (US)

Erol Dogan Sumer of Ann Arbor MI (US)

Alexander Jaeckel of Ann Arbor MI (US)

Aakar Mehra of Ann Arbor MI (US)

OBSTACLE AVOIDANCE FOR VEHICLE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17818724 titled 'OBSTACLE AVOIDANCE FOR VEHICLE

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes a computer system that can receive sensor data indicating obstacles, create a control barrier function for a vehicle based on this data, determine a control input, and then actuate a vehicle component accordingly. The control barrier function is defined with respect to a reference point that is separate from the vehicle's centroid.

• The computer system includes a processor and memory.
• The memory stores instructions for processing sensor data and controlling vehicle components.
• The control barrier function is formulated based on sensor data about obstacles.
• The control input is determined based on the control barrier function.
• A vehicle component is actuated according to the control input.

Potential Applications

- Autonomous vehicles - Collision avoidance systems - Robotics

Problems Solved

- Improving vehicle safety - Enhancing obstacle detection and avoidance capabilities - Providing precise control over vehicle movements

Benefits

- Increased safety for vehicles and pedestrians - Enhanced efficiency in navigating obstacles - Potential for reducing accidents and collisions

Original Abstract Submitted

A computer includes a processor and a memory, the memory storing instructions executable by the processor to receive sensor data indicating an obstacle, formulate a control barrier function for a vehicle based on the sensor data, determine a control input based on the control barrier function, and actuate a component of the vehicle according to the control input. The control barrier function is defined with respect to a reference point that is spaced from a centroid of the vehicle.