Abstract: Disclosed herein are system, method, and computer program product embodiments for handling traffic signs. For example, the method includes receiving sensor data from a sensor of a vehicle and identifying a traffic sign within a field of view of the vehicle based on the sensor data. The method also includes assigning a probable class to the identified sign based on a determination that the identified sign is not mapped in a priori map and a determination that a probability of existence of the sign is greater than a threshold and modifying a behavior of the vehicle based on the assigned probable class.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are system, method, and computer program product aspects for enabling providing map updates to an autonomous vehicle (AV). The system can has four features that can (1) provide live map updates, (2) provide a mechanism to optimize map updates, (3) utilize AV sensors to provide local map updates and integrate into the broader map update system, and (4) provide a mechanism to provide low latency updates.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are system, method, and computer program product aspects for simulating map update functions in an autonomous vehicle (AV) system. The system can create a simulation environment to test the AV system using data collected during regular operations of the AV system. The data comprises (1) map updating documents from a cloud service, (2) local map updating documents, and (3) observation data. A map-deviation detection mechanism is used to process the observation data.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are system, method, and computer program product aspects for enabling providing map updates to an autonomous vehicle (AV). The system can has four features that can (1) provide live map updates, (2) provide a mechanism to optimize map updates, (3) utilize AV sensors to provide local map updates and integrate into the broader map update system, and (4) provide a mechanism to provide low latency updates.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are system, method, and computer program product aspects for enabling providing map updates to an autonomous vehicle (AV). The system can has four features that can (1) provide live map updates, (2) provide a mechanism to optimize map updates, (3) utilize AV sensors to provide local map updates and integrate into the broader map update system, and (4) provide a mechanism to provide low latency updates.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are system, method, and computer program product aspects for enabling providing map updates to an autonomous vehicle (AV). The system can has four features that can (1) provide live map updates, (2) provide a mechanism to optimize map updates, (3) utilize AV sensors to provide local map updates and integrate into the broader map update system, and (4) provide a mechanism to provide low latency updates.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems, methods, and computer program products for generating and using map information. For example, the method includes: identifying data collection mission area(s) (DCMAs) within a geographic location that is to be covered by robotic device(s) during a data collection mission (DCM); generating a route to be traversed by robotic device(s) in DCMAs (the route being configured to cause robotic device(s) to traverse each two-way road at least one time in two opposing directions); causing robotic device(s) to perform DCM by following the route and collecting data; causing robotic device(s) to discontinue collecting data in response to a trigger event; and using the data collected during DCM to generate or update the map information. The map information may be used to facilitate controlled movement of a vehicle.