Abstract: A trailer assist system includes a controller configured to determine whether a trailer is in a jackknife condition based on an angle of the trailer relative to a vehicle. Determination is made whether the jackknife condition can be corrected by utilizing vehicle brakes, trailer brakes, or vehicle steering.

Abstract: A trailer assist system includes a controller configured to determine whether a trailer is in a jackknife condition based on an angle of the trailer relative to a vehicle. Determination is made whether the jackknife condition can be corrected by utilizing vehicle brakes, trailer brakes, or vehicle steering.

Abstract: A camera system for a vehicle provides for the generation of different perspectives with a single camera to improve location accuracy. The camera system includes a camera configured for generating an image of an area proximate the vehicle and a mirror mounted proximate the camera and within a field of view of the camera. The mirror provides a secondary view of the area proximate the vehicle to the camera that is included as part of a single image.

Abstract: A method for autonomously maneuvering a tractor in reverse for attachment to a trailer using a hitch assist system, the method including: entering a hitch assist mode, displaying a camera image on a user interface, and receiving an indication of a selected trailer. The method also includes determining a planned path with a computing device a tractor path from an initial position to a final position adjacent the trailer, the tractor path including maneuvers configured to move the tractor along the tractor path from the initial position to the final position. The method also includes autonomously following, at a drive system in communication with the computing device, the tractor path from the initial position to the final position.

Abstract: A method of calibrating a driver assistance system comprises entering a calibration mode for a driver assistance system, determining a first estimated position and heading of the vehicle at a first location, capturing an image from a camera and selecting at least one feature in the image. The method of calibrating also includes moving the vehicle to a second location and heading and determining a second estimated position and heading of the vehicle, capturing a second image from a camera and selecting at least one feature in the second image, where the selected feature in the second image the same feature as the selected feature in the first image. The method also includes calculating new vehicle motion parameter values based on the first estimated position and heading, second estimated position and heading, first recorded at least one feature data, and second recorded at least one feature data.

Abstract: A method of maneuvering a vehicle in reverse for attachment to a trailer, includes receiving a trailer hitch receiver image location shown within one or more images from at least one vehicle camera. The method also includes determining, a pixel angular difference in the image between a tow vehicle fore-aft axis and a trailer fore-aft axis, determining a pixel distance between a tow vehicle hitch ball and a hitch receiver, and determining a vehicle path from an initial position to a final position adjacent the trailer. The vehicle path includes maneuvers configured to move the vehicle along the vehicle path from the initial position to the final position. Then autonomously following, at a drive system in communication with the computing device, the vehicle path from the initial position to the final position.

Abstract: One aspect of the disclosure provides a method of maneuvering a vehicle in reverse for attachment to a trailer. The method includes: determining, at a computing device in communication with the neural network, a selected trailer in proximity to the vehicle; detecting at least one user input gesture performed by a user and captured in at least one image from at least one camera on the vehicle; selected a maneuver command for the vehicle based on the detected gesture; and executing the maneuver to move the vehicle from the initial position toward a final position adjacent the trailer.

Abstract: An air suspension system used for controlling trailer pitch angle between a vehicle and a trailer, where the air suspension system includes a plurality of corner assemblies, and a plurality of wheel locations, where each of the corner assemblies is located in proximity to a corresponding one of the wheel locations. The corner assemblies and the wheel locations are part of a vehicle, and a trailer is connected to the vehicle using a trailer hitch such that there is a pitch angle, which is the relative angle between the trailer and the vehicle. One or more of the corner assemblies are used to adjust the position of the vehicle such that the pitch angle is changed, and the vehicle is positioned as desired relative to the trailer.