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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 31, 2021
Filed:
Feb. 19, 2019
Honeywell International Inc., Morris Plains, NJ (US);
Byron Birkedahl, Glendale, AZ (US);
Marc M. Pos, Duvall, WA (US);
Honeywell International Inc., Charlotte, NC (US);
Abstract
Techniques for allowing a vehicle to detect and avoid obstacles comprises at least one radar and a navigation system including a three-dimensional map database. The at least one radar generates radar return image(s) which can be compared by the navigation system to the three-dimensional map to determine a three-dimensional position of the vehicle. Based upon position determination, the navigation system can guide the vehicle to a destination whilst avoiding obstacles. If the vehicle also includes a Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) receiver, such techniques are desirable when the GNSS receiver is unable to provide accurate position data, which can occur in urban environments where obstacles are numerous.