18179176. Systems and Methods for Adjusting a Driving Path Using Occluded Regions simplified abstract (Kodiak Robotics, Inc.)
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Systems and Methods for Adjusting a Driving Path Using Occluded Regions
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Philip C. Du Toit of Fort Collins CO (US)
Systems and Methods for Adjusting a Driving Path Using Occluded Regions - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18179176 titled 'Systems and Methods for Adjusting a Driving Path Using Occluded Regions
The patent application describes methods and systems to adjust a driving path in a planner-map by identifying a driving surface, determining a path on the driving surface, identifying objects using sensors, detecting occlusion areas, tracking object tracks within occlusion areas, adding uncertainty to the tracks, and adjusting the path based on the uncertainty.
- Identifying a driving surface
- Determining a path on the driving surface
- Identifying objects using sensors
- Detecting occlusion areas from sensor data
- Tracking object tracks within occlusion areas
- Adding uncertainty to the tracks within occlusion areas
- Adjusting the path based on the uncertainty
Potential Applications: - Autonomous vehicles - Robotics - Surveillance systems
Problems Solved: - Enhancing path planning in dynamic environments - Improving object detection and tracking accuracy
Benefits: - Increased safety in navigation - Enhanced efficiency in path adjustments - Better adaptability to changing surroundings
Commercial Applications: Title: Autonomous Vehicle Navigation System This technology can be utilized in autonomous vehicles for more accurate and safe navigation, leading to increased adoption of self-driving cars in the market.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does this technology improve object detection in occlusion areas? 2. What are the potential challenges in implementing this system in real-world scenarios?
Original Abstract Submitted
Exemplary embodiments include methods and systems to adjust a driving path in a planner-map, including: identifying a driving surface; determining a path on the driving surface; identifying one or more objects relative to the driving surface using one or more sensors; detecting one or more occlusion areas from sensor data from the one or more sensors; tracking one or more tracks of one or more objects within the one or more occlusion areas; adding uncertainty to the one or more tracks within the one or more occlusion areas; and adjusting the path on the driving surface based on the uncertainty of the one or more tracks within the one or more occlusion areas.
