Autonomous Vehicle Remote Inspection Without Weigh-Station Stops
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current systems lack an efficient method for providing remote inspection information to third-party entities for autonomous vehicles operating across different jurisdictions or infrastructure, leading to intermittent stops and inaccurate inspection data.
Innovation Solution
Implementing a computer-implemented method and system that allows autonomous vehicles to autonomously determine and provide remote inspection information, using onboard diagnostics sensors and external monitors, which communicate with third-party entities in real-time, reducing the need for intermittent stops and ensuring up-to-date inspection reports.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If autonomous vehicles stop intermittently at weigh stations for inspection, then inspection data can be obtained, but travel time increases and energy expenditure increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by equipping autonomous vehicles with onboard diagnostics sensors that continuously collect inspection data during normal operation. This preliminary data collection eliminates the need for intermittent stops at weigh stations, as the inspection information is already available in real-time through the onboard sensors and external monitors.
2Measurement precision
If autonomous vehicles stop intermittently at weigh stations for inspection, then inspection data can be obtained, but energy expenditure increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by equipping autonomous vehicles with onboard diagnostics sensors that continuously collect inspection data during normal operation. This preliminary data collection eliminates the need for intermittent stops at weigh stations, as the inspection information is already available in real-time through the onboard sensors and external monitors.
3Productivity
If remote inspection information is provided in real-time, then fleet management efficiency improves, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system applies universality by creating a multi-functional inspection network where onboard diagnostics sensors, external monitors, and third-party entities all perform inspection-related functions. This universal system serves multiple purposes: real-time monitoring, data collection, compliance verification, and fleet management, thereby improving efficiency while managing complexity through standardized protocols.
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AI summary
Systems and methods for controlling an autonomous vehicle are provided. In one example embodiment, a computer-implemented method includes determining vehicle diagnostics information associated with a first autonomous vehicle that is part of a fleet of vehicles controlled by a first entity to provide a vehicle service to a second entity. The method includes determining remote inspection information that includes an assessment of one or more categories pertaining to a third entity, based at least in part on the vehicle diagnostics information. The method includes providing the remote inspection information to the third entity to provide the vehicle service.