Rear collision avoidance and mitigation system

摘要

Data is collected from vehicle sensors to generate a virtual map of objects proximate to the vehicle. Based on the virtual map, an in-vehicle computer determines a traffic condition in front of and behind a host vehicle. The in-vehicle computer determines collision avoidance maneuvers. The computer instructs vehicle control units to implement the collision avoidance maneuvers. The computer may additionally or alternatively communicate the collision avoidance maneuvers to a driver via an interface. In the case of unavoidable collisions, the computer determines and initiates damage mitigation actions.

主权项

1. A system comprising a computer comprising a processor and a memory, wherein the computer is programmed to:
use data collected from host vehicle sensors to generate a virtual map of objects proximate to the host vehicle on at least a front side and a rear side; determine, based on the virtual map, that a front collision and a rear collision will occur; receive, from a user, a request for braking at a first level; determine one or more damage mitigation actions based on the determination that the front collision and rear collision will occur, and send instructions to one or more control units to execute respective damage mitigation actions, wherein the instructions include braking at a second level less than the first level.