Autonomous vehicle follow mode

This invention describes how an autonomous vehicle (AV) can get help navigating difficult situations by connecting to a remote assistance system. When the AV faces a challenge, it sends its sensor data to the remote system. The remote system then tells the AV which specific car to follow, and the AV adjusts its path to trail that vehicle, with the ability to automatically stop following if the lead car goes off the AV's intended route.

Why it matters: Filed in 2023, the underlying AI models for perception and trajectory prediction have advanced significantly by 2026. This could make the remote system's ability to issue precise follow commands more effective and the AV's execution more reliable in complex navigation challenges.

Status: ExpiredProtection ended and was never renewed
How hard to build: SpecializedAutonomous vehicle software, remote system integration

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