This invention describes an autonomous vehicle designed to transport other objects. Instead of just guiding itself, the vehicle's control system calculates a movement path for the combined vehicle and its cargo, treating them as a single unit with a special 'pseudo-reference position' that accounts for the cargo's characteristics. It then translates this combined path into specific commands for the vehicle's own movement mechanisms, even adjusting its driving force if the cargo itself has wheels or a traveling unit.
Why it matters: Since 2019, advancements in computer vision, sensor fusion, and AI-driven path planning algorithms have significantly improved the ability of autonomous systems to perceive and control complex, combined structures, making the 'pseudo-reference position' concept more feasible and robust.
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