Systems and methods for automated operation and handling of autonomous trucks and trailers hauled thereby

This invention describes an automated system for yard trucks to move trailers around a yard without human drivers. It uses sensors and a central computer to guide the truck, connect to and disconnect from trailers, and even open trailer doors. Specifically, the system uses rear-facing sensors to identify features like markers or edges on a trailer's front to help determine its height and ensure safe docking.

Why it matters: Filed before significant leaps in AI perception and robotic manipulation. These advances since 2022 make the precise sensor-based trailer handling and door operation more reliable and cost-effective.

Status: Not in forceListed as no longer active. The specific reason is not in the record we hold.
How hard to build: SpecializedAutonomous software, sensor integration, custom mechanical actuators.

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