Abstract: Provided herein is a system and method for cooling of a vehicle. The system comprises an enclosure disposed on the vehicle. The enclosure comprises a fan disposed at a base of the enclosure, one or more sensors within the enclosure, and a cover on an exterior of the enclosure. The cover comprises a hole pattern to selectively permit an airflow to enter the enclosure. The hole pattern comprises a plurality of holes to filter noise from the airflow. A deflector is disposed on the vehicle outside the enclosure and configured to direct an airflow through the hole pattern.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for responding to theft of a sensor enclosure of an autonomous vehicle. Theft of the sensor enclosure can be detected using at least one piezoelectric sensor. An electrical signal to the at least one piezoelectric sensor can be generated. The at least one piezoelectric sensor can be caused to emit a sound based on the electric signal.

Abstract: Provided herein is a system and method for directing an airflow into an enclosure of a vehicle. The system comprises an enclosure comprising a vent at a base of the enclosure. The enclosure houses one or more sensors. The system comprises a deflector connected to the enclosure and configured to channel an airflow and direct the channeled airflow into the vent of the enclosure.

Abstract: Provided herein is a system and method for regulating a sensor enclosure of a vehicle. The system comprises an enclosure comprising a vent at a base of the enclosure, one or more sensors configured to determine a parameter of the vehicle or the enclosure, a fan configured to regulate an internal temperature of the enclosure, and a controller configured to regulate a rotation speed of the fan based on the parameter of the vehicle or the enclosure. The regulating system further comprises a deflector connected to the enclosure and configured to direct an airflow into the vent based on the parameter.

Abstract: Provided herein is a system and method for cooling a sensor enclosure of a vehicle. The system comprises one or more sensors configured to determine a speed of the vehicle, an internal temperature of an enclosure, and an external temperature. The system comprises an enclosure to house the one or more sensors. The system comprises a fan disposed at a base of the enclosure. The system comprises a controller configured to regulate a rotation speed of the fan based on the speed of the vehicle, the internal temperature of the enclosure, the external temperature, or the difference between the internal temperature of the enclosure and the external temperature. The controller operates the fan at the regulated rotation speed.

Abstract: Provided herein is a system and method for directing an airflow into an enclosure of a vehicle. The system comprises an enclosure comprising a vent at a base of the enclosure. The enclosure houses one or more sensors. The system comprises a deflector connected to the enclosure and configured to channel an airflow and direct the channeled airflow into the vent of the enclosure.

Abstract: A system included and a computer-implemented method performed in an autonomous-driving vehicle are described. The system performs: receive a request to meet a person at a location; drive the vehicle to the location; identify the person at the location; and send a directed alert notification to the person, wherein the directed alert notification comprises a directed acoustic signal.

Abstract: A system included and a computer-implemented method performed in an autonomous-driving vehicle are described. The system performs: receive a request to meet a person at a location; drive the vehicle to the location; identify the person at the location; and providing an instruction for the person to interact with the vehicle.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for securing an enclosure to an autonomous vehicle. The enclosure can be translated to a final alignment location on a fixture of the autonomous vehicle. The enclosure can include one or more piezoelectric sensors disposed underneath one or more mounting points of the enclosure. The one or more piezoelectric sensors can be initialized to an initial value. Changes in values from the one or more piezoelectric sensors can be measured as the enclosure is being secured to the fixture by one or more mechanical coupling devices through the one or more mounting points.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for enclosure alignment. An enclosure can be translated along a fixture. A signal can be detected, during the translation of the enclosure, from a signal transmitter to a signal receiver. An intensity of the signal can be determined. An audio cue can be emitted based on the intensity of the signal. The enclosure may be aligned along the fixture based on the emitted audio cue.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for enclosure alignment. A light can be emitted from a light source. The light source can be integrated into an enclosure to be aligned onto a fixture. A light detector can detect the light emitted by the light source. A luminance of the light detected by the light detector can be measured. Based on the luminance, an extent of an alignment of the enclosure with respect to the fixture can be determined. The enclosure can be translated along the fixture based on the extent of the alignment.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for detecting theft of an enclosure of an autonomous vehicle. Pressure exerted by the enclosure to a fixture as measured by one or more piezoelectric sensors can be monitored. A change in the pressure exerted by the enclosure as measured by the one or more piezoelectric sensors can be detected. An alert can be generated based on the change in the pressure.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for detecting alignment anomaly. A sensor enclosure can be translated along a fixture to a final alignment location on the fixture. A signal transmitted by a signal transmitter can be received by a signal receiver. The signal transmitter can be integrated into the sensor enclosure. The signal receiver can determine a signal intensity based on the received signal. The signal intensity can be determined based in part on the final alignment location of the sensor enclosure on the fixture. An enclosure alignment anomaly can be identified based on the signal intensity.

Abstract: A computer implemented method for operating a wiper system of a sensor enclosure. The wiper system can be configured to receive a camera operating information from one or more cameras. The one or more cameras can be determined to be in an exposure mode based on the camera operating information. A first speed of one or more wipers can be adjusted such that the one or more wipers are not in field of views of the one or more cameras while the one or more cameras are in the exposure mode.

Abstract: A system included and a computer-implemented method performed in an autonomous-driving vehicle are described herein. A request to meet a person at a location can be received by the autonomous-driving vehicle. The autonomous-driving vehicle can be driven to the location. The person at the location can be identified by the autonomous-driving vehicle. Once identified, the autonomous-driving vehicle can send a directed alert notification to the person. The directed alert notification can comprise a directed acoustic signal.

Abstract: A computer implemented method for controlling camera exposure to augment a wiper system of a sensor enclosure. The computer implemented method can detect a presence of a wiper in one or more images captured by one or more cameras. An exposure time of the one or more cameras can be adjusted. Wiper speed can be adjusted such that wipers move in and out of one or more field of views of the one or more cameras while the one or more cameras are capturing images.

Abstract: A computer implemented method for operating a wiper system of a sensor enclosure. The wiper system can be configured to receive a camera operating information from one or more cameras. The one or more cameras can be determined to be in an exposure mode based on the camera operating information. A first speed of one or more wipers can be adjusted such that the one or more wipers are not in field of views of the one or more cameras while the one or more cameras are in the exposure mode.

Abstract: A computer implemented method for operating a wiper system of a sensor enclosure. The wiper system can be configured to receive a camera operating information from one or more cameras. The one or more cameras can be determined to be in an exposure mode based on the camera operating information. A first speed of one or more wipers can be adjusted such that the one or more wipers are not in field of views of the one or more cameras while the one or more cameras are in the exposure mode.

Abstract: A sensor enclosure comprising a domed cover and a base. The base can be encased by the domed cover. The base comprises an inner frame, an outer frame, one or more wipers, and a powertrain. The inner frame can provide surfaces for one or more sensors. The outer frame, disposed underneath the inner frame, the outer frame includes a slewing ring. The slewing ring comprises an inner ring to which the domed cover is attached and an outer ring attached to the outer frame. The one or more wipers extends vertically from the outer frame, each wiper having a first end attached to the outer frame and a second end attached to a support ring, and each wiper making a contact with the dome cover. The powertrain, disposed within the outer frame, configured to rotate the ring and the dome cover attached to the inner ring.

Abstract: A cover defining an outer contour of a sensor enclosure with at least three identifiable portions stacked along a vertical axis. A first portion having a circular domed shape. A second portion, disposed underneath the first portion and coupled to a base of the first portion, having a truncated cone shape. The second portion includes one or more protruding grooves arranged diagonally about the vertical axis and imprinted on an outer surface of the second portion. The one or more protruding grooves channel a portion of an inlet airflow drawn into a cavity of the cover into a circular airflow. A third portion, disposed underneath the second portion and coupled to a base of the second portion, having a truncated cone shape.