Aurora flight sciences corporation, a subsidiary of the boeing company (20240265817). CONFLICT DETECTION AND AVOIDANCE FOR A ROBOT WITH RIGHT-OF-WAY RULE COMPLIANT MANEUVER SELECTION simplified abstract
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CONFLICT DETECTION AND AVOIDANCE FOR A ROBOT WITH RIGHT-OF-WAY RULE COMPLIANT MANEUVER SELECTION
Organization Name
aurora flight sciences corporation, a subsidiary of the boeing company
Inventor(s)
Martin Kearney-fischer of Boston MA (US)
CONFLICT DETECTION AND AVOIDANCE FOR A ROBOT WITH RIGHT-OF-WAY RULE COMPLIANT MANEUVER SELECTION - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240265817 titled 'CONFLICT DETECTION AND AVOIDANCE FOR A ROBOT WITH RIGHT-OF-WAY RULE COMPLIANT MANEUVER SELECTION
The abstract describes a method for detecting and avoiding conflict along the current route of a robot by analyzing trajectories of the robot and a nearby moving object to prevent collisions.
- Access or determine trajectories of the robot and a nearby moving object forward in time to compare and detect potential conflicts.
- Select a maneuver to avoid the conflict and output an indication of the maneuver for guidance, navigation, or control of the robot.
- Determine a plurality of angles describing the conflict, such as angles at which the robot and moving object observe each other or the angle between their trajectories.
- Evaluate the angles to select the most suitable maneuver to avoid the conflict effectively.
Potential Applications: - Autonomous vehicles - Robotics in industrial settings - Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for collision avoidance
Problems Solved: - Preventing collisions between robots and moving objects - Enhancing safety in dynamic environments - Improving efficiency in robot navigation
Benefits: - Increased safety for robots and nearby objects - Enhanced maneuverability in crowded spaces - Reduced risk of accidents and damage
Commercial Applications: Title: Collision Avoidance System for Autonomous Vehicles This technology can be utilized in self-driving cars, warehouse robots, and drones for delivery services, improving their ability to navigate complex environments safely.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does this method improve the overall efficiency of robot navigation? - By analyzing trajectories and selecting optimal maneuvers, the technology helps robots avoid conflicts and navigate smoothly. 2. What are the key factors considered when selecting a maneuver to avoid conflicts? - The technology evaluates various angles describing the conflict to determine the most effective maneuver for collision avoidance.
Original Abstract Submitted
a method is provided for detecting and avoiding conflict along a current route of a robot. the method includes accessing or determining trajectories of the robot and a nearby moving object forward in time from their respective current positions, and detecting a conflict from a comparison of the trajectories. the method includes selecting a maneuver to avoid the conflict, and outputting an indication of the maneuver for use in at least one of guidance, navigation or control of the robot to avoid the conflict. selection of the maneuver includes determining a plurality of angles that describe the conflict such as those at which the robot and moving object observe one another, and/or an angle between their trajectories, and evaluating the plurality of angles to select the maneuver.
