Intersection Simulation Scene Generation for Autonomous Driving

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing methods for generating simulation scenes for autonomous driving, particularly at intersections, are inefficient and time-consuming due to the need for manual design and editing, which limits the number and diversity of scenes that can be created.

Innovation Solution

A method for automatically generating simulation scenes by obtaining traffic element information from a map, driving parameter information for a target vehicle and obstacle vehicles, and using this information to create trajectories and generate the simulation scene.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Manufacturing precision

If manual design and editing methods are used to create simulation scenes, then the quality and precision of scene design can be maintained, but the productivity and time consumption are severely limited

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvescene design qualityVSAvoidscene generation efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The system enables automatic generation of simulation scenes by having the computer execute algorithms that self-organize traffic elements, vehicles, and road structures based on map data, eliminating the need for manual design while maintaining scene quality through automated parameter optimization

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The patent transforms the scene generation process by changing parameters from manual control to automated control through algorithms that adjust traffic element positions, vehicle trajectories, and scene configurations based on input map data and predefined rules, thereby improving both efficiency and consistency

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Ease of manufacture

If manual design methods are used for simulation scenes, then detailed control over scene elements is possible, but the quantity and diversity of scenes that can be created are limited

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvescene creation controlVSAvoidnumber of simulation scenes
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSQuantity of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the scene generation process into independent modular components including traffic element generation modules, vehicle trajectory generation modules, and scene assembly modules, allowing parallel processing and rapid generation of multiple diverse scenes through systematic combination of standardized elements

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The system creates universal scene generation capabilities that can handle multiple types of intersections and traffic scenarios through a single automated framework, enabling the same system to generate diverse scenes ranging from simple crossroads to complex multi-lane intersections with various vehicle types and traffic patterns

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Productivity

If automated methods are introduced to increase scene generation efficiency, then productivity improves, but the complexity of the generation system increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvescene generation speedVSAvoidgeneration system complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces an intermediary computer system that acts as a mediator between the input map data and the output simulation scenes, executing predefined algorithms and rules to automatically generate scene elements, thereby simplifying the overall process while maintaining high productivity through centralized automated control

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Data Source

PatentUS12311980B2Method and apparatus for generating a simulation scene, electronic device and storage medium
Publication Date: 2025.05.27 APOLLO INTELLIGENT CONNECTIVITY (BEIJING) TECH CO LTD
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AI summary

The disclosure provides a method for generating a simulation scene. The method includes: obtaining traffic element information related to intersections contained in a map to be processed, first driving parameter information of a target vehicle, and second driving parameter information of an obstacle vehicle; generating a first trajectory corresponding to the target vehicle based on the first driving parameter information and the traffic element information; generating a second trajectory corresponding to the obstacle vehicle based on the second driving parameter information and the traffic element information; and generating a simulation scene based on the first trajectory, the second trajectory, the first driving parameter information, the second driving parameter information, and the traffic element information.