公开(公告)号：US20250108831A1

公开(公告)日：2025-04-03

申请号：US18899434

申请日：2024-09-27

Applicant: Torc Robotics, Inc.

Inventor： Fridtjof Stein

IPC: B60W60/00

Abstract: A method for operating an autonomous vehicle includes detecting an environment of the autonomous vehicle using a sensor system positioned in at least in one direction of travel in front of the autonomous vehicle, wherein data of the environment is made available to a computing unit, wherein a trajectory of a vehicle driving ahead driving back and forth over a plurality of lanes of a multi-lane roadway is tracked by the sensor system and/or the computing unit. The method includes recognizing that the vehicle in front is an emergency vehicle and identifying when a movement pattern in the trajectory is detected which persists over a period of more than 20 seconds where the emergency vehicle drives back and forth over a plurality of lanes. The driving behavior of the autonomous vehicle is adapted to drive at a distance behind the emergency vehicle and stop when the emergency vehicle stops.

公开(公告)号：US20250155314A1

公开(公告)日：2025-05-15

申请号：US18944918

申请日：2024-11-12

Applicant: Torc Robotics, Inc.

Inventor： Carlo Elwinger ,  Fridtjof Stein ,  Chaitra Ashok Reddy

IPC: G01M3/04 ,  B60W30/06 ,  G07C5/00

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an autonomous vehicle comprising at least one sensor arranged within a chamber in the interior of the vehicle for detecting particles, moisture, and/or air pollution. An electronic control unit is provided for evaluating signals from the sensor, the electronic control unit having an evaluation unit which is configured to determine whether or not there is a leak. The electronic control unit has a communication unit which is configured to communicate with a backend via a wireless interface in order to report a detected leak. The electronic control unit also has a behavior module, which is configured to plan and control a driving behavior of the vehicle, wherein the evaluation unit is configured to control the behavior module to perform a maneuver for parking at a safe location upon detection of a leak with imminent danger.

公开(公告)号：US20250108796A1

公开(公告)日：2025-04-03

申请号：US18899398

申请日：2024-09-27

Applicant: Torc Robotics, Inc.

Inventor： Carlo Elwinger ,  Fridtjof Stein ,  Chaitra Ashok Reddy

IPC: B60W30/09 ,  B60W10/20 ,  B60W30/095 ,  B60W30/14 ,  B60W60/00

Abstract: A method for operating an autonomous vehicle includes detecting an environment of the autonomous vehicle using a sensor system, wherein data of the environment is made available to a computing unit, wherein the sensor system detects whether a second vehicle is attempting to overtake the autonomous vehicle. The method includes steering the autonomous vehicle laterally away from the second vehicle when oncoming traffic is detected, thereby creating sufficient space for the second vehicle and the oncoming traffic. The method includes detecting whether the second vehicle intends to overtake the autonomous vehicle. The method includes determining a speed differential between the second vehicle and the autonomous vehicle. The method includes implementing a defensive driving maneuver wherein the speed of the autonomous vehicle is reduced if the speed differential falls below a predetermined threshold value.

公开(公告)号：US20250058771A1

公开(公告)日：2025-02-20

申请号：US18806505

申请日：2024-08-15

Applicant: Torc Robotics, Inc.

Inventor： Fridtjof Stein

IPC: B60W30/09 ,  B60R21/0134 ,  B60W30/095 ,  B60W60/00

Abstract: A method for operating an autonomous vehicle with a sensor system and a computing unit connected thereto. The method includes detecting with the sensor system an environment of the vehicle and potential collision causes. The method includes detecting an impending collision of the potential collision causes. The method includes preparing an evasive strategy including an evasive trajectory in which the evasive trajectory with the lowest risk is selected from a family of evasive trajectories; and is carried out by the vehicle, wherein once the speed of the potential collision cause has fallen to about zero, the evasive movement of the vehicle is interrupted.

公开(公告)号：US20250155573A1

公开(公告)日：2025-05-15

申请号：US18945261

申请日：2024-11-12

Applicant: Torc Robotics, Inc.

Inventor： Fridtjof Stein

IPC: G01S17/18 ,  G01S7/481 ,  G01S7/484 ,  G01S17/931

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for operating a vehicle, wherein a dark section of a roadway in a longitudinal direction in front of the vehicle is illuminated by means of at least one gated camera arranged on the vehicle and at least one light source synchronized therewith and arranged on the vehicle, wherein the illumination is tracked according to an ego speed of the vehicle.

公开(公告)号：US20250058800A1

公开(公告)日：2025-02-20

申请号：US18806498

申请日：2024-08-15

Applicant: Torc Robotics, Inc.

Inventor： Fridtjof Stein ,  Carlo Elwinger ,  Chaitra Ashok Reddy

IPC: B60W60/00 ,  G07C5/02

Abstract: A method for producing a suitable distance between an autonomous vehicle and a second vehicle. The method includes recording data of an environment including the second vehicle driving ahead of the autonomous vehicle along a direction of travel, the data being recorded by a sensor system positioned relative to the autonomous vehicle in the direction of travel and in communication with a computing unit. The method includes detecting a potentially dangerous situation by the sensor system based on a distance between the autonomous vehicle and the second vehicle. The method includes adjusting the autonomous vehicle to maintain the suitable between the autonomous vehicle and the second vehicle.