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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 19, 2026
Filed:
Apr. 04, 2023
Volvo Autonomous Solutions Ab, Gothenburg, SE;
Linus Hagvall, Gothenburg, SE;
Stefan Bergquist, Gothenburg, SE;
Petter Wirfält, Hindås, SE;
Fredrik Sandblom, Mölndal, SE;
Ian Macisaac, Härryda, SE;
Robert Hult, Torslanda, SE;
Marcus Kreku, Trier, DE;
Volvo Autonomous Solutions AB, Gothenburg, SE;
Abstract
A method for handling operational for an autonomous vehicle driving from a first work area to a second work area via a predefined path is provided. The operations of the autonomous vehicle are constrained by the operational requirements. The method comprises detecting that the autonomous vehicle is initiating driving in the predefined path. The method further comprises when detected that the autonomous vehicle is initiating driving in the predefined path, triggering a relaxation of the operational requirements. The method further comprises, when the autonomous vehicle is driving in the predefined path, detecting whether the autonomous vehicle turns towards the first work area. When detecting that the autonomous vehicle turns towards the first work area, the method further comprises triggering a preventive action for preventing the autonomous vehicle from driving towards the first work area using the relaxed operational requirements.