Vehicle Operating Mode Switching for Resource Conservation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Vehicles face resource depletion issues when operating in autonomous mode, leading to potential stalling due to increased resource usage, especially when unforeseen delays occur, causing insufficient battery power or fuel to reach a destination.
Innovation Solution
A system that determines the current resource level and usage, switching the vehicle's operating mode from autonomous to manual or semi-autonomous when the available resources are insufficient to reach a destination, and navigates to a charging station if necessary, to conserve resources and prevent stalling.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Extent of automation
If the vehicle operates in autonomous mode, then the level of automation is improved, but the resource consumption increases leading to insufficient range
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically adjusts the operating mode based on real-time resource levels and destination distance. When resources are sufficient, the vehicle operates in autonomous mode; when resources become limited, it transitions to manual or semi-autonomous mode, creating a dynamic adaptation to changing conditions
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes the operational parameters by switching between different operating modes (autonomous, semi-autonomous, manual) based on the relationship between current resource level, resource consumption rate, and distance to destination, thereby optimizing resource utilization
2Productivity
If the vehicle operates in autonomous mode, then the productivity is improved, but the duration of action decreases due to resource depletion
Solution Approach 1:
The system continuously monitors resource levels, consumption rates, and destination distance, using this feedback to determine when to transition from autonomous to manual/semi-autonomous mode, ensuring the vehicle can complete its journey without resource depletion
Solution Approach 2:
The system proactively switches to manual or semi-autonomous mode before complete resource depletion occurs, based on predictive calculation of remaining range versus distance to destination, preventing stalling and ensuring successful destination arrival
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AI summary
A method for controlling an operating mode of a vehicle is presented. The method includes determining a current range of the vehicle while the vehicle is operating in a first operating mode. The method also includes determining a distance to a destination. The method further includes controlling the vehicle to operate in a second operating mode instead of the first operating mode when the range is less than the distance to the destination.