Matthew Marti

Title: Matthew Marti’s Patents in Automated-Vehicle Sensor Calibration.

Introduction

Matthew Marti is an inventor based in Blacksburg, Virginia, whose patent work focuses on sensor calibration for automated vehicles. His inventions address the accurate positioning and alignment of sensors used in vehicle navigation and perception. Marti is associated with Torc Robotics, Inc., and holds 2 patents.

Latest Patents

- **Precision multi-point sensor position and attitude calibration brackets.** This invention describes brackets that hold calibration targets near sensors on an automated vehicle. The targets have retroreflective surfaces that return signals to a theodolite or total station. Preprogrammed offsets help determine the positions of the sensors relative to the targets. The disclosed arrangements include a two-target bracket near a GNSS antenna and a three-target bracket near an inertial measurement unit, or IMU.

- **Systems and methods for online Doppler LiDAR calibration for road vehicles.** This invention describes a system that uses LiDAR data to assess sensor alignment while an autonomous vehicle travels along a straight path. A processor estimates the vehicle’s velocity relative to a static object and identifies a LiDAR sensor as misaligned when the estimate’s lateral component exceeds a threshold. The system stores the sensor’s status, which can inform vehicle control.

Career Highlights

Marti’s patent portfolio centers on practical methods for improving the calibration and reliability of automated-vehicle sensors. His work covers both physical calibration using mounted targets and online alignment checks using LiDAR measurements.

Collaborations

Marti is associated with Torc Robotics, Inc. His listed coworkers include Vicent Rodrigo Marco and Rubing Wang.

Conclusion

Matthew Marti’s patents address complementary approaches to automated-vehicle sensor calibration, combining precision target-based measurements with online LiDAR alignment monitoring.