Abstract: Systems and methods for implementing deterministic simulation for autonomous vehicle testing can include an autonomy bookkeeper system configured to generate data logs that include inputs and outputs for each of a first plurality of tasks associated with an autonomy stack. The data logs can be generated upon detection of events such as failed implementation of an autonomy stack. A simulation conductor system can be configured to access the data logs as part of implementing offline testing of an autonomy testing scenario including a second plurality of tasks. A task controller within the simulation conductor system can schedule the second plurality of tasks into a task order determined at least in part from the first plurality of tasks (e.g., based on bookmarks stored in the data logs obtained during implementation of the first plurality of tasks). The flow of inputs to and outputs from the second plurality of tasks can be based at least in part on the task order.

Abstract: A brake system for providing tactile feedback in a vehicle steering system. The brake system includes an input shaft, and a rotor responsive to the shaft to rotate in response to input steering wheel inputs. A friction element imparts a base load to the rotor, and an electromagnetic coil imparts a variable load to the rotor. A housing of the brake system includes a fixed component and an intermediate component threaded together to set the base load. An adjustable component of the housing is threaded to the intermediate component to calibrate the variable load. The friction element is disposed between, and engages, both the rotor and the intermediate housing to impart the feedback loads.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method is provided. The method comprises: validating data in a vehicle system database; identifying data to be collected from at least one vehicle system; validating sufficient data rights; if sufficient data rights are validated, collecting the identified data; identifying at least one analysis to be performed; performing the at least one analysis on the collected data; identifying at least one analysis report to be generated; and generating the at least one analysis report.

Abstract: Certain driver-assist features of a vehicle require incredibly precise longitudinal control of the vehicle. Achieving the precise control requires up-to-date knowledge of performance parameters of a brake system of the vehicle, which may vary extensively based on a wide set of influences outside the control of the brake system. The present disclosure proposes techniques to determine these parameters, for example, by stopping the vehicle early in maneuvering in order to study the brake performance, so that precise longitudinal control of the vehicle may be realized.

Abstract: A parking mode determining system includes a distance measurer to measure a distance to an obstacle on the side of a host vehicle; a host-vehicle position measurer to measure a position of the host vehicle; a reflected position calculator to calculate a reflected position of the transmission wave; a grouping unit to group a plurality of the reflected positions for each obstacle; an angle calculator to obtain an approximate line for each of two or more of the reflected positions adjacent to each other, and calculate an angle of inclination of the approximate line or an angle of inclination of a normal line of the approximate line; and a parking mode determiner to determine whether a parking mode is parallel parking, perpendicular parking, or angle parking on the basis of a distribution of a plurality of the angles of inclination.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided herein for mitigating contentions between mobile drive units (MDUs) within a workspace. Contentions between planned traversal paths of a set of MDUs may be identified by a contention management module. A schedule for interleaving execution of the planned traversal paths may be determined. The contention management module may submit space allocation requests to a facility management module on behalf of one or more MDUs in accordance with the schedule. The facility management module may decide to grant or deny usage of space within the workspace based on the space allocation requests. The decision may be communicated to the MDU (e.g., via the contention management module), and the MDU may act accordingly. In this manner, the contention management module may affect the timing of execution of steps within the planned traversal paths to reduce wait times of the MDUs and improve the throughput of the system.

Abstract: Autonomous vehicles may communicate with each other to avoid hazards, mitigate collisions, and facilitate the flow of traffic. To enhance such cooperation, it would be highly advantageous if each vehicle were able to determine which vehicle in view corresponds to each communication message, which is generally unknown if a plurality of vehicles are in range. Systems and methods provided herein can enable autonomous vehicles to determine the spatial location of each proximate vehicle by detecting a pulsed localization signal emitted by each of the other vehicles. In addition, each vehicle can transmit a self-identifying code, synchronous with the emitted localization signal, so that other vehicles can associate the proper code with each vehicle. After such localization and identification, the vehicles can then cooperate more effectively in mitigating potential collisions.

Abstract: Autonomous vehicles may communicate with each other to avoid hazards, mitigate collisions, and facilitate the flow of traffic. To enhance such cooperation, it would be highly advantageous if each vehicle were able to determine which vehicle in view corresponds to each communication message, which is generally unknown if a plurality of vehicles are in range. Systems and methods provided herein can enable autonomous vehicles to determine the spatial location of each proximate vehicle by detecting a pulsed localization signal emitted by each of the other vehicles. In addition, each vehicle can transmit a self-identifying code, synchronous with the emitted localization signal, so that other vehicles can associate the proper code with each vehicle. After such localization and identification, the vehicles can then cooperate more effectively in mitigating potential collisions.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a vehicle subsystem, a user interface, and a controller. The user interface is configured to display a plurality of selectable vehicle models. The controller is programmed to, in response to a selection of a particular vehicle model, adjust a parameter of the subsystem to emulate a corresponding subsystem parameter of the particular vehicle model.

Abstract: A navigation method for the visually impaired includes the following steps. After obtaining construction information and/or real-time traffic information, a server can transmit the construction information and/or real-time traffic information according to a geographical location. Each traffic condition information transmission device can receive the construction information and/or the real-time traffic information corresponding to a location thereof and forward the construction information and/or the real-time traffic information. A mobile device can modify a navigation route after receiving the construction information and/or the real-time traffic information transmitted from any traffic information transmission device on the navigation route, and the mobile device can convert the construction information and/or the real-time traffic information into a speech message and convert the modified navigation route into a real-time speech guiding message.

Abstract: A vehicle charging system includes an on-board charger for receiving electrical power from an EVSE. The system includes a memory for storing routine charging location data and a plurality of timer functions. The system includes a sensor for detecting data. The system further includes an ECU for determining whether the on-board charger is located at a routine charging location. The ECU controls the on-board charger to receive the electrical power when the on-board charger is located at a routine charging location and a current time of day is within the time of day defined by the timer function and controls the on-board charger to receive the electrical power when the on-board charger is located at a non-routine charging location regardless of the current time of day. The system includes an output device designed to output data indicating that the on-board charger is receiving the electrical power from the EVSE.

Abstract: Aircraft and methods and systems for controlling performance of an aircraft. The methods and systems allow the aircraft to meet a performance requirement using a set of aircraft flight data and actuators connected to control surfaces. Performance data for primary and secondary actuators are obtained to select between a primary control law for controlling the primary control surface, a secondary control law for controlling the secondary control surface, and a blended control law that controls the primary and secondary control surfaces together. If the primary control surface cannot meet the aircraft performance requirement using the primary control law, the blended control law is implemented if the primary and secondary control surfaces can be used together to meet the performance requirement; otherwise the secondary control surface is used, using the secondary control law, to meet the aircraft performance requirement.

Abstract: A control method of a fuel cell vehicle comprises estimating a load applied to an own vehicle that is the fuel cell vehicle and that runs on an estimated route by using current traffic flow information or the like in addition to the estimated route; determining whether an overload area is present on the estimated route by using the estimated load; and when it is determined that the overload area is present on the estimated route, performing an increasing process of increasing a cooling power of a cooling system to be greater than a cooling power set in an ordinary control mode before the own vehicle reaches the overload area.

Abstract: A vehicle, comprising: pressure detection means; vehicle stabilizing means; means for receiving an input from the pressure detection means, in response to the pressure detection means detecting an increase in pressure caused by an explosion; and control means for controlling, in response to reception of the input from the pressure detecting means, the vehicle stabilizing means to apply a force to the vehicle, in order to stabilize the vehicle in response to the explosion.

Abstract: A method for adapting a vehicle velocity of a vehicle, the method including determining a required steering torque for guiding the vehicle along a curved driving trajectory, and ascertaining a permissible velocity of the vehicle for guiding the vehicle along the curved driving trajectory using the required steering torque and an available steering torque.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to switch driving modes smoothly and ensure that a passenger understands driving operations controlled in the relevant driving mode and necessary driving operations.

Abstract: An embodiment of the present disclosure provides a route resource controlling method, intelligent vehicle on-board controller and object controller. The method comprises: determining a route search extension distance of a train based on current location and speed of the train, wherein the current route search extension distance is the farthest distance in front of the train that is currently expected to be safe for operation based on current speed of the train; determining the currently required link and route resource contained thereof; determining the target authority of the route resource.

Abstract: A braking force distribution method and system for multiple marshalling train compartments are provided. The method includes: determining a current train compartment of multiple target marshalling train compartments, calculating current axel loads of axels of the current train compartment, and distributing braking forces for the axels of the current train compartment in a positive correlation manner based on the current axel loads of the axels. The braking forces of the axels are distributed by using an axel load compensation technology. A braking force generated by an axle with a small axle load is reduced according to a load-decreasing amount of the axle load, while a braking force generated by an axle with a great axle load is increased according to a load-increasing amount of the axle load, so that the braking forces generated by the axles match the axle loads.

Abstract: A motor vehicle comprises a primary drive machine with a primary drive shaft for receiving or outputting power, a secondary drive machine with a secondary drive shaft for outputting power, and a secondary torque transmission device having an input side and an output side. A torque initiated by the input side and discharged by the output side can be influenced by the secondary torque transmission device. The vehicle further comprises an energy storage device and an output device which supplies the power output to the vehicle. The primary drive machine can be operated in a first operating state in which power is output by the primary drive shaft, and a second operating state in which power is received by the secondary drive shaft via the primary drive shaft and said power can be stored as energy in the energy storing device.

Abstract: A lane departure prevention system includes a controller configured to control a braking force of vehicle wheels such that a lane departure prevention yaw moment is applied to a vehicle. The controller determines whether there is a likelihood that the vehicle enters a spinning state based on at least one of a difference between an actual yaw rate and a normative yaw rate of the vehicle calculated based on a steering angle, a vehicle speed, and the lane departure prevention yaw moment, and a degree of braking slip of a turning inside wheel when the lane departure prevention yaw moment is a yaw moment for preventing departure of the vehicle from a lane to a turning outside, and applies a spin prevention yaw moment to the vehicle when it is determined that there is a likelihood that the vehicle will enter the spinning state.