Autonomous vehicle terrain prediction and detection

This invention describes a system for autonomous vehicles to spot and deal with obstacles on the ground ahead of them. It works by extending a sensing platform, like a deck, out in front of the vehicle. This platform is raised to detect bumps or hazards, and then the vehicle figures out how to get past them. The claims specifically focus on this system being used for autonomous mowers, where the sensing platform is part of the mower's cutting deck.

Why it matters: Since 2022, the miniaturization and cost-effectiveness of optical interferometry and Bragg grating sensors have improved, making their integration into rugged autonomous platforms more viable. Concurrently, advances in real-time AI for environmental perception and path planning have simplified the "navigational solution" aspect.

Status: Not in forceListed as no longer active. The specific reason is not in the record we hold.
How hard to build: SpecializedOptical sensors, cantilever mechanism, navigation software

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