Abstract: Aspects of the subject technology relate to systems, methods, and computer-readable media for controlling operation of an autonomous vehicle (AV) based on changing weather conditions. A weather state that is changing in an environment during operation of an AV can be identified based on data gathered by the AV operating in the environment. An extent that the weather state has changed in the environment can be determined from the data gathered by the AV. Operation of the AV can be controlled based on both characteristics of the weather state that is changing and the extent that the weather state has changed.

Abstract: An interactive device to perform speech interaction with a speaker includes a recognition section, an input/output section, an information generation section, an identification section, and a control section. The recognition section is configured to recognize audience members around the speaker. The input/output section is configured to input and output information as speech. The information generation section is configured to generate second information in response to first information that has been input to the input/output section. The identification section is configured to identify a speaker who spoke the first information. The control section is configured to judge whether or not the second information is information favorable to the speaker identified by the identification section, and to cause the second information to be output from the input/output section in cases in which the second information is judged to be favorable.

Abstract: A method to control at least a first and a second parallel hybrid driveline arranged to drive a marine vessel is provided. Each driveline comprises a first propulsion unit operatively connected with a second propulsion unit to drive a propeller shaft and produce a thrust force. At least one control unit controls each first and second propulsion unit in all the parallel hybrid drivelines. The method involves individual adjustment of the rotational speed of the first propulsion unit in each driveline to improve the efficiency of this first propulsion unit while maintaining the requested vessel speed, and a simultaneous adjustment of the load from the second propulsion unit in each driveline to improve the efficiency of each driveline and the complete driveline installation.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods are provided for enhanced rider pairing of an autonomous vehicle (AV). A system may pair a first user profile of a first user located at a first location with a first autonomous vehicle (AV) to complete a trip to a destination selected by the first user. The system may detect a second AV at the first location, wherein the second AV is associated with a second user profile. The system may connect the second AV with the first user using a connection mechanism. The system may select a profile status of the first user profile based on the connection to the second AV. The system may pair the first user profile with the second AV based on the profile status.

Abstract: An apparatus, a system, and a method for providing a smart multi-tier power running board (PRB) with ground sensing technologies. The apparatus includes one or more support bars, one or more steps, an actuator connected to one end of each support bar of the one or more support bars, one or more sensors, and a controller coupled to the actuator and the one or more sensors. The controller is configured to: obtain data indicative of a request to move the one or more support bars from a stowed position to a deployed position; determine, based on sensor data detected by the one or more sensors, the deployed position for moving the one or more support bars; and control, based on the determined deployed position, the actuator to move the one or more support bars from the stowed position to the deployed position.

Abstract: According to the present invention, a drone control system includes: a flying drone; a cloud server configured to transmit and receive information to and from the drone by wireless communication; and a ground control system configured to establish a flight plan of the drone by connecting the drone and the cloud server by the wireless communication.

Abstract: A steering column for a motor vehicle includes comprising a supporting unit which can be connected to the chassis of the motor vehicle and an actuating unit, which is mounted on the supporting unit and which supports a steering shaft for rotation. The position of the actuating unit can be adjusted in relation to the supporting unit and the steering column has a position detection device for determining the position of the actuating unit relative to the supporting unit.

Abstract: A method for controlling, by a remote monitoring and/or control device, an activation of a command in a wheel unit that has previously stored a group of authorized UHF communication devices and checked whether a device that has sent a response message belongs to the group. If it does, the wheel unit sends a series of command-related signaling messages with each message associated with a single command. When the authorized device receives a message relating to a specific command that the authorized device requests to have activated by the wheel unit, the authorized device sends back to the wheel unit a standard response message interpreted as an activation order for the wheel unit to activate the specific command.

Abstract: A method and system for determining whether a seatbelt of a vehicle is fastened is provided. The system may be configured to detect markers on a seatbelt, engage seatbelt tensioners, and determine whether the markers have moved. The system may then be configured to determine whether the seatbelt is fastened based on movement of the markers.

Abstract: A mobile device for remotely controlling the movement of a vehicle and trailer is provided. The mobile device provides a user engagement input for display and use of a control input. The control input may be used to generate a signal for controlling the movement of the vehicle and trailer.

Abstract: A display device, a display control method, and a non-transitory computer-readable recording medium are disclosed. The display device of an embodiment is mounted on a vehicle and includes: a display part; and a display controller displaying a first image showing a speed range controllable by a driving controller that controls a speed of the vehicle to a constant speed, a second image showing a target vehicle speed of the vehicle, and a third image showing the speed of the vehicle on the display part. The display controller displays the second image in association with an upper limit or a lower limit of the first image on the display part when the speed of the vehicle deviates from the speed range.

Abstract: Examples described herein provide a computer-implemented method that includes includes receiving, by a processing device of a vehicle, first road data. The method further includes receiving, by the processing device of the vehicle, second road data from a sensor associated with the vehicle. The method further includes identifying, by the processing device of the vehicle, an object based at least in part on the first road data and the second road data. The method further includes causing, by the processing device of the vehicle, the object to be illuminated.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus for an infotainment system. The infotainment system includes a first mobile device and an in-vehicle infotainment platform. The in-vehicle infotainment platform includes an electronic control unit. The electronic control unit is configured to receive, from the first mobile device, a first request to control, adjust or manage a first vehicle component. The electronic control unit is configured to receive, from the first mobile device, a second request to control, adjust or manage a second vehicle component. The electronic control unit is configured to control, adjust or manage the first vehicle component based on the first request. The electronic control unit is configured to control, adjust or manage the second vehicle component based on the second request.

Abstract: A control path is added to a two-wheeled self-balancing vehicle that has steering augmentation and CMG or reaction wheel actuators for roll balancing. These actuators are used to damp yaw disturbances while preventing roll disturbances, based on a yaw rate disturbance signal received on the control path.

Abstract: A first vehicle testing tuple comprising a plurality of first testing parameters and a second vehicle testing tuple comprising a plurality of second testing parameters can be obtained. The plurality of first testing parameters can be determined to be associated with an evaluated operating condition. The first tuple can be appended to a first portion of a plurality of portions of a vehicle testing knowledge structure. A second testing parameter can be determined to be associated with an unevaluated operating condition. The unevaluated operating condition can be evaluated. A second portion comprising the second vehicle testing tuple can be generated for the vehicle testing knowledge structure.

Abstract: Among other things, techniques are described for improving the trajectory estimates for an object in an environment. The technique includes receiving, by at least one processor, information indicating a presence of an object operating in an environment; determining, by the at least one processor, a trajectory of the object, the trajectory including at least a position, a speed, and a direction of travel of the object; determining, by the at least one processor, an expected route of the object, wherein the expected route is pre-planned and includes an expected future position of the object at a future time; comparing the trajectory of the object to the expected route of the object; and in accordance with the comparison that the trajectory of the object is consistent with the expected route of the object, updating the trajectory of the object based on the expected route of the object.

Abstract: A method for assisting with the navigation of a fleet of vehicles including a main vehicle and a secondary vehicle that is mobile in relation to the main vehicle, the method including receiving relative movement data, acquired by one or more sensors, between the main vehicle and the secondary vehicle, estimating a navigation status of the fleet of vehicles by an invariant Kalman filter using the received data as observations, the navigation status including first variables representing a first rigid transformation linking a location mark associated with the main vehicle to a reference point, and second variables representing a second rigid transformation linking a location mark associated with the main vehicle to a location mark associated with the secondary vehicle, the invariant Kalman filter using, as an internal composition law, a law including a term-by term composition of the first rigid transformation and the second rigid transformation.

Abstract: Methods and devices for optimizing the climb of an aircraft or drone are provided. After an optimal continuous climb strategy has been determined, a lateral path is determined, in particular in terms of speeds and turn radii, based on vertical predictions computed in the previous step. Subsequently, computation results are displayed on one or more human-machine interfaces and the climb strategy is actually flown. Embodiments describe the use of altitude and speed constraints and/or settings in respect of speed and/or thrust and/or level-flight avoidance and/or gradient-variation minimization, and iteratively fitting parameters in order to make the profile of the current path coincide with the constrained profile in real time depending on the selected flight dynamics (e.g. energy sharing, constraint on climb gradient, constraint on the vertical climb rate). System (e.g. FMS) and software aspects are described.

Abstract: A controller causes a calculation device to perform calculation that determines an operation of a moving object and generates digital signals that define the operations of actuators. The generated digital signals are output to a digital signal transmission path by a signal bus control IC. ICs attached to the actuators obtain digital signals that define the operations of the actuators from the digital signal transmission path and generate control signals for the actuators based on the operations defined by the digital signals.

Abstract: A method for having a vehicle follow a desired curvature path is provided. The vehicle has at least one differential with a differential lock connected to at least one driven wheel axle of the vehicle. The method includes providing information regarding state of the differential lock, the state being either that the differential lock is activated or unlocked, and when the differential lock is activated, calculating a yaw moment of the vehicle caused by the differential lock; and compensating for a deviation from the desired curvature path caused by the yaw moment such that a resulting steering angle is equal to or less than a maximum allowed steering angle of the vehicle. The compensation is a feed forward compensation.