Abstract: In some implementations, a method performed by data processing apparatuses includes receiving, from a requestor device, an item location request for an item. Map information is received for a mapped space in which the item is located. Item location coordinates are received corresponding to locations within the mapped space at which the item has been previously selected or scanned. The item location coordinates are mapped with respect to the mapped space, and a plurality of clusters are determined for the item location coordinates. For each cluster, a representative location of the cluster is determined. One of the clusters is selected, based at least in part on its representative location, and an estimated location of the item is provided to the requestor device, based at least in part on the representative location of the selected cluster.

Abstract: An approach to autonomous navigation of a vehicle augments a static map of an environment with a clutter map characterizing a risk of encountering an object that is not represented in the static map of the environment. For example, the clutter map may be based on locations and velocities of those objects, and route planning may avoid planning a path through locations that have a high risk of occupancy, and therefore potential delay or collision.

Abstract: This document describes techniques, apparatuses, and systems for standard-definition (SD) to high-definition (HD) navigation route determination. An example route builder receives a navigation route generated for a host vehicle. The navigation route includes a list of waypoints generated by an SD map database. The route builder matches the list of waypoints to lane geometry data maintained in an HD map database and outputs HD navigation route to a vehicle controller. The HD navigation route includes the list of waypoints, additional waypoints, and lane geometry data. The vehicle controller can then operate the host vehicle in a roadway environment along the HD navigation route. In this way, the described techniques and systems can provide HD navigation routes required by some assisted-driving and autonomous-driving systems based on SD navigation routes.

Abstract: Systems and method for grasp execution using height maps.

Abstract: One or more signals are received from one or more sensors. Based at least in part on the one or more signals, a location of a person relative to one or more locations of an autonomous self-moving device is determined. Based at least in part on the one or more signals, data indicative that the autonomous self-moving device has detected a presence and location of the person is generated. Based at least in part on the one or more signals, a location of a person relative to a location of the autonomous self-moving device is determined. A planned path for the autonomous self-moving device is determined. Based at least in part on the one or more signals, data indicative of the planned path is generated.

Abstract: Method and system for providing a mobility service is described. The mobility service can include delivering goods in rough terrain, rural areas, and other similar environments, by selecting and configuring vehicles for terrain considerations based on known and dynamically changing information. The disclosed system can include a vehicle configured with a deployable autonomous drone, and can determine optimized vehicle routes to remote locations using the deployable drone and vehicle navigation sensors, for real time mapping that can be combined with existing map/terrain data. The terrain data may also be sent to a vehicle in a vehicle fleet, and/or to a cloud-based server, and be used to compute the best available vehicles designed for the mobility service. The system may deploy one or more mobility solutions, collect telematics, road information, navigational data, and other information during the delivery. This feedback may then be used for future mobility services.

Abstract: A system and method for an autonomous vehicle to perform an autonomous trip. A mobile communication device establishes a connection with an autonomous vehicle. The mobile communication device transmits a request for the autonomous vehicle to perform an autonomous trip. The autonomous trip includes the autonomous vehicle traveling from a first location to a second location without operator input. The autonomous trip is to be initiated by the autonomous vehicle based on the reception of the request.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an apparatus and a method for estimating a steering angle of a vehicle, and an object of the present disclosure is to provide an apparatus and a method for estimating a steering angle of a vehicle capable of estimating an actual steering angle without using a steering angle sensor.

Abstract: In some embodiments, an electronic device displays indications of safety characteristics of one or more navigational segments of a navigation route. In some embodiments, an electronic device displays navigation options. In some embodiments, an electronic device presents indications of navigation directions while navigation along a route.

Abstract: A system comprising at least one autonomous mobile robot (service robot) and at least one mobile terminal for controlling the robot. According to one embodiment of the disclosure, the robot and the mobile terminal are designed to communicate via at least a first wireless connection. The robot is designed to detect information regarding the location of a user (e.g. on the basis of the location of the terminal) and to decide as a function of the detected information regarding the location whether and, if yes, which information is sent to the mobile terminal and/or whether and, if yes, which actions are carried out, interrupted, continued or terminated by the robot.

Abstract: A method and a device for measuring a four-dimensional (4D) radiation pattern of an outdoor antenna based on an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) are provided. The device includes a measurement path planning unit, a UAV platform unit, a radiation signal acquisition unit, a data command processing unit, and a ground data processing unit. The measurement path planning unit, the radiation signal acquisition unit, and the data command processing unit each are suspended from the UAV platform unit by using a pod. The present disclosure applies to the radiation pattern measurement of an outdoor antenna.

Abstract: A method, an apparatus and a computer program product for performing reactive ventilation or prevention operations to air pollution in a moving vehicle. The method comprises obtaining a driving path of the vehicle that comprises a future sub-path that the vehicle is expected to arrive to at a future time, an estimated time-window the vehicle is expected to be located thereon, and air pollution data of the driving path that comprises an air pollution level at the future sub-path. In response to predicting, based on the air pollution data and the driving path, that the vehicle is about to encounter air pollution at the future sub-path, a prevention action is performed prior to the vehicle reaching the future sub-path. In response to a determination that the estimated air pollution level is below a threshold, performing a ventilation action while the vehicle is located on the future sub-path.

Abstract: The techniques and systems herein enable estimated-acceleration determination for AEB. Specifically, for a potential collision, a determination is made as to whether the target of the potential collision is likely to be stopped prior to the potential collision (e.g., due to its own braking). One of a plurality of estimated-acceleration functions is then selected based on whether the target is likely to be stopped prior to the potential collision. Using the selected estimated-acceleration function, an estimated acceleration to avoid the potential collision is calculated. By selecting different estimated-acceleration functions based on whether targets are likely to be stopped prior to potential collisions, more-accurate estimated accelerations may be generated, thus enabling better collision avoidance and/or avoiding unnecessarily strong braking.

Abstract: A mobile robot is configured for operation in a commercial or industrial setting, such as an office building or retail store. The robot can patrol one or more routes within a building, and can detect violations of security policies by objects, building infrastructure and security systems, or individuals. In response to the detected violations, the robot can perform one or more security operations. The robot can include a removable fabric panel, enabling sensors within the robot body to capture signals that propagate through the fabric. In addition, the robot can scan RFID tags of objects within an area, for instance coupled to store inventory. Likewise, the robot can generate or update one or more semantic maps for use by the robot in navigating an area and for measuring compliance with security policies.

Abstract: A method for outputting recommendations for energy efficient operation of a vehicle having at least two modes of operation, from which an operating mode is respectively selected by a drive controller, depending on the occurrence of specified triggers, for operating the vehicle. A change of operating mode caused by the trigger is determined. A frequency of the change of operating mode is incremented at every determination of the change of operating mode caused by the trigger. The frequency is analyzed by comparing the frequency of the change of operating mode a predetermined value. A message is generated on a case-by-case basis. The message is output via at least one output comprised by the vehicle.

Abstract: A simulation of a planned future environment can be presented, including social aspects, along with a simulation of other aspects of the environment, such as sounds and other environment conditions. For example, a user can plan a travel route from point A to point B and view a preview of the journey prior to beginning the journey to envision what to expect and possibly alter their plans as a result. In order for a simulated preview of the journey to be created, a set of data can be collected that can represent the location of connected or non-connected objects at a point in time and predict their location at later points in time. The prediction can be validated or confirmed by other connected devices long the route.

Abstract: An optical triangulation sensor for distance measurement is described herein. In accordance with one embodiment, the apparatus comprises a light source for the generation of structured light, an optical reception device, at least one attachment element and a carrier with a first groove on a lateral surface of the carrier, wherein the light source and/or optical reception device is at least partially arranged in the first groove and is held in place on the carrier by the attachment element.

Abstract: Techniques for determining map data for localizing a vehicle in an environment are discussed herein. A vehicle can capture sensor data such as image data and can detect objects in the sensor data. Detected objects can include semantic object such as traffic lights, lane lines, street signs, poles, and the like. Rays based on a pose of the sensor and the detected objects can be determined. Intersections between the rays can be determined. The intersections can be utilized to determine candidate landmarks in the environment. The candidate landmarks can be utilized to determine landmarks and to eliminate other candidate landmarks. The map data can be determined based on the three-dimensional locations and utilized to localize vehicles.

Abstract: A control device is provided, which includes: a route determining unit configured to determine a travelling route of a hybrid vehicle; a travelling time estimating unit configured to, in a case where the travelling route includes an engine travelling restricted section and an engine requiring section, in which engine travelling is required, exists before the engine travelling restricted section in the travelling route, estimate a travelling time during which the hybrid vehicle travels from the beginning of the engine requiring section to the engine travelling restricted section; and a vehicle control unit configured to cause the hybrid vehicle to start the engine before the engine requiring section when the travelling time is shorter than a predetermined time.

Abstract: Aspects relate to systems and methods for mapping a parking area for autonomous parking. An exemplary method includes receiving a point of interest designator for a point of interest, a drop-off location designator for a drop-off location, a parking location designator for a parking location, and a parking path designator for a parking path between the drop-off location and the parking location, receiving survey data of the point of interest from a remote device having at least a locating sensor, wherein survey data includes a drop-off geofence for the drop-off location, a parking geofence for the parking location, and a parking waypath for the parking path, and generating a parking map for the point of interest, wherein the parking map includes the drop-off location designator, the parking location designator, the parking path designator, the drop-off geofence, the parking geofence, and the parking waypath.