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- FIG. 3A is a schematic illustration of ground effects for a target.
- Non-positional information of the test vehicle 14 can also be transmitted to the target(s) 12 and/or the remote command and/or monitoring system.
- Such information can include output(s) of the systems under test on the test vehicle 14 and/or indications or measurements pertaining to operation of braking, steering, etc. systems of the test vehicle 14 .
- collision avoidance system(s) 22 on the target 12 or at the remote command and/or monitoring system 18 can assess a measure of likelihood that a collision will take place with the target 12 and command system(s) on the target 12 such as braking, acceleration and/or steering control systems 23 , 25 , 27 to take one or more actions to avoid the collision.
- FIG. 8 also depicts a test involving an intersection with approaching target cars 12 , 12 C, 12 D, 12 E from one or both directions perpendicular to travel of the test vehicle 14 .
- this test can be constructed so as to be two-dimensional in that the test vehicle 14 to avoid collisions with any of the targets 12 , 12 C, 12 D, 12 E must execute steering with or without braking (possibly even acceleration) to avoid all collisions.
Abstract
A system and method for testing a test vehicle or a system on the test vehicle for warning the presence of an object proximate the test vehicle or a system to avoid a collision includes a self-powered, independently movable target configured to be positioned proximate the test vehicle, the target comprising a support frame having wheels, a motor operably coupled to one or more wheels, brakes operably coupled to each wheel and a control system coupled to the motor, brakes and wheels and configured to control acceleration, braking and steering of the wheels, and a collision avoidance system operable with the control system and configured to control the target to avoid a collision with the test vehicle.
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- The present application is a continuation of U.S. Ser. No. 14/883,279, filed Oct. 14, 2015, which claims the benefit of and priority to U.S. provisional patent applications Ser. No. 62/063,952, filed Oct. 15, 2014, and 62/143,978, filed Apr. 7, 2015, the contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.
- Present methods of testing active safety systems / collision avoidance systems for ground vehicles generally includes a target vehicle. The idea behind the balloon vehicle or a Strikeable Surrogate Vehicle (“SSV”) is that if the vehicle under test fails to avoid a collision, the vehicle under test can strike either the balloon vehicle or the SSV and hopefully only incur at the most minimal damage to the vehicle under test.
- Some significant drawbacks exist with balloon or SSV testing. First, the balloon is not a realistic facsimile for a vehicle either visually to a test driver in a test car or to a sensor such as a radar device since the material and general construction is quite unlike that of a vehicle. In many instances, the balloon or SSV is towed by another vehicle which introduces another vehicle into the test that may not be desired. In some cases, the balloon or SSV is not tethered to another vehicle, but is mounted to self-powered carriage. However, in either case, the dynamic capabilities of the balloon or SSV can limit the test that can be performed in that the balloon or SSV will deform, lift off or otherwise behave unlike a vehicle if moved too quickly. Since it is expected that the balloon or SSV will be struck, a risk of damage to the test vehicle always remains, and commonly, eventually after repeated collisions with the test vehicle(s), the balloon or SSV will need to be replaced.
- This Summary herein is provided to introduce a selection of concepts in a simplified form that are further described below in the Detailed Description. This Summary and Abstract are not intended to identify key features or essential features of the claimed subject matter, nor are they intended to be used as an aid in determining the scope of the claimed subject matter. The claimed subject matter is not limited to implementations that solve any or all disadvantages noted in the Background.
- A first aspect of the disclosure is an arrangement or system for testing a vehicle under test (hereinafter also referred to as a “test vehicle” or a system on the test vehicle for warning the presence of an object proximate the test vehicle or a system to avoid a collision. The system includes a self-powered, independently movable target configured to be positioned proximate the test vehicle. The target includes a support frame with wheels, a motor operably coupled to at least one wheel, brakes operably coupled to each wheel and a control system coupled to the motor, brakes and wheels and configured to control acceleration, braking and steering of the wheels. A collision avoidance system is operable with the control system and configured to control the target to avoid a collision with the test vehicle.
- The system can have one or more of the following features. For instance, the target can include a fan configured to create a vacuum under the target. Preferably, a cavity is formed in a panel under the target and fluidly coupled to the fan.
- A first wireless communication device apart from any system under test can be mounted on the test vehicle. The target can include a second wireless communication device in communication with the first wireless communication device and which is operably coupled to the collision avoidance system. The collision avoidance system is configured to control the target based on information received from the second wireless device.
- To improve performance over that of the test vehicle the control system is configured to selectively provide more torque to one wheel over another wheel. Although the target can take numerous forms to represent various objects in the environment, the target typically comprises a vehicle. If desired, driver operated controls can steer, brake and/or control the motor of the target.
- In as further embodiment, the arrangement can include a plurality of self-powered, independently movable targets configured to be positioned proximate the test vehicle, each target comprising a support frame having wheels, a motor operably coupled to the wheels, brakes operably coupled to each wheel and a control system coupled to the motor, brakes and wheels and configured to control acceleration, braking and steering of the wheels, and a collision avoidance system operable with the control system and configured to control the target to avoid a collision with the test vehicle.
- In a particularly advantageous embodiment, the target has one or more performance characteristics of longitudinal acceleration and/or lateral acceleration substantially better than the test vehicle. Herein substantially better longitudinal acceleration is at least 25% better than the test vehicle. In a further preferred embodiment, longitudinal acceleration is at least 50% better than the test vehicle. In yet a further preferred embodiment, longitudinal acceleration is at least 75% better than the test vehicle. Whereas, herein substantially better lateral acceleration is at least 50% better than the test vehicle. In a further preferred embodiment, lateral acceleration is at least 100% better than the test vehicle. In yet a further preferred embodiment, lateral acceleration is at least 150% better than the test vehicle. For instance, the target can have a more powerful motor or engine allowing the target to accelerate (in one embodiment, 1 g+ acceleration) when needed and/or have improved deceleration through the use of active ground effects, which allow the target to stop faster and/or for steering.
- A second aspect of the disclosure is a method for testing a test vehicle or a system on the test vehicle for warning the presence of an object proximate the test vehicle or a system to avoid a collision, the method includes maneuvering a test vehicle in a test situation proximate a target, the target having one or more performance characteristics substantially better than that of the test vehicle; monitoring for a likelihood of a collision between the test vehicle and the target; and maneuvering the target to avoid the collision in the event the likelihood of a collision when the likelihood of a collision exceeds a pre-determined threshold. If desired, the method can include a plurality of targets, each target being maneuvered during the test, each target having one or more performance characteristics substantially better than that of the test vehicle. One or more of the above described features described above in the arrangement can be included in the method.
- A third aspect of the disclosure is a wheeled apparatus comprising a support frame with wheels, a motor operably coupled to one or more wheels and brakes operably coupled to each wheel. A control system is coupled to the motor, brakes and the wheels and configured to autonomously control acceleration, braking and steering of the wheels. A collision avoidance system is operable with the control system and configured to avoid a collision with a test vehicle. A ground effect system is configured to create a vacuum between a downwardly facing panel on the carriage and a surface upon which the apparatus travels. In one embodiment, the ground effect system includes a fan. Typically, a cavity is fluidly coupled to the fan and/or skirts are provided to enhance the vacuum.
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FIG. 1 is a schematic illustration of a system using a highly agile vehicle. -
FIG. 2 is a schematic illustration of a test vehicle. -
FIG. 2A is a schematic illustration of a drive system for a test vehicle. -
FIG. 3 is a schematic illustration of a target. -
FIG. 3A is a schematic illustration of ground effects for a target. -
FIG. 4 is a pictorial representation of forces and a yaw moment on a vehicle. -
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FIG. 6 is a schematic illustration of the system for the test scenario ofFIG. 5B . -
FIG. 7 is a schematic illustration of the system for the test scenario ofFIG. 5B . -
FIGS. 8-9 illustrate exemplary test scenarios. -
FIG. 10 is a top plan view of a first exemplary target. -
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FIGS. 12 and 13 illustrate panels mountable to the target. - A broad aspect of the disclosure includes a system allowing a test vehicle having a collision avoidance system or other active vehicle control system to be tested in a manner that can accurately simulate realife conditions without risk of damage to the test vehicle or other components of this system by avoiding collisions of the test vehicle with one or more targets involved in the test. Besides avoiding collisions, the system also can repeat the test consistently allowing for accurate comparisons if needed between individual tests to assess performance of the test vehicle and/or the collision avoidance system or other active vehicle control system for different operating parameters and/or components.
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FIG. 1 ,system 10 by way of example includes anagile target 12, (which herein can be but is not limited to a facsimile of a vehicle without the ability to carry a person, or an actual vehicle, or can be a facsimile of other objects commonly found on roads such as pedestrians, bicyclists, etc.) atest vehicle 14 and a wireless communication network 16 with sensor(s) or other parameter generating device(s) such that thetarget 12 can take appropriate action to avoid a collision with thetest vehicle 14 when a collision would otherwise take place or the risk of a collision occurring reaches a selected threshold or other measure. - Referring first to the test vehicle 14 (
FIG. 2 ), thetest vehicle 14 can comprise a conventional driver operated vehicle having one or more systems to avoid a collision with another vehicle or object, herein exemplified as acollision avoidance system 22 having a forward looking radar device and/or a system using vehicle to vehicle “V2V”communication network 24 under test. It should be understood that aspects of the disclosure are not limited to active collision avoidance systems that actively control at least a portion of the vehicle, but can also be used for passive collision avoidance systems that do not control the vehicle but rather provide the driver a warning such as lane departure systems that warn the driver when the vehicle has departed its lane and/or systems that warn the driver of vehicles or objects to the side or rear of the test vehicle using for example radar devices oriented in other directions with or without information obtained from forward lookingradar device 22. - Aspects of the disclosure can also be used with fully autonomous, driverless vehicles or to test systems providing information for such vehicles to operate but not actually operating the vehicle. In other embodiments,
test vehicle 14 may be a conventional driver operated vehicle with no control systems otherwise present to control any aspect of the vehicle such as braking, acceleration or steering, or may be a conventional driver operated vehicle with one or more systems to control aspects of the vehicle that the driver would typically control such as braking (braking control system 13 operably coupled to thebrakes 35 inFIG. 2A ), acceleration (acceleration control system 15 operably coupled to one ormore motors 37 inFIG. 2A ) or steering (steering control system 17), when desired. (It should be noted herein thebraking control system 13,acceleration control system 15 andsteering control system 17 are illustrated separately inFIG. 2 for purposes of understanding. These systems and other systems may be combined together in a single control system or in any manner desired in thetest vehicle 14.) For example, in one embodiment a driver may be present to control thetest vehicle 14 to place thetest vehicle 14 in an operating state suitable for conducting a test such as controlling thetest vehicle 14 so as to place thetest vehicle 14 behind thetarget 12 at some approximate range. Then, one or more of the systems on thetest vehicle 14 can take over one or more aspects of controlling thetest vehicle 14 to finalize the desired position or configuration of thetest vehicle 14 for the test to be conducted. - Referring next to the
agile target 12 inFIG. 3 , this component of thesystem 10 has one or more performance characteristics and/or systems that allow thetarget 12 to take action(s) to avoid a collision with thetest vehicle 14. Some characteristics of thetarget 12, which should not be considered limiting nor should be considered required characteristics of all targets, include that thetarget 12 is more agile than that of thetest vehicle 14 thereby allowing thetarget 12 to move out of the way of thetest vehicle 14 when it is apparent that thetarget 12 will be struck by thetest vehicle 14, or the risk of being struck has reached one or more selected thresholds. In a particularly advantageous embodiment, thetarget 12 has one or more performance characteristics of longitudinal acceleration and/or lateral acceleration substantially better than the test vehicle. Herein substantially better longitudinal acceleration is at least 25% better than the test vehicle. In a further preferred embodiment, longitudinal acceleration is at least 50% better than the test vehicle. In yet a further preferred embodiment, longitudinal acceleration is at least 75% better than the test vehicle. Whereas, herein substantially better lateral acceleration is at least 50% better than the test vehicle. In a further preferred embodiment, lateral acceleration is at least 100% better than the test vehicle. In yet a further preferred embodiment, lateral acceleration is at least 150% better than the test vehicle. For instance, theagile target 12 can have a more powerful motor or engine 37 (schematically illustrated inFIG. 3A ) allowing theagile target 12 to accelerate (in one embodiment, 1 g+ acceleration) when needed and/or have improved deceleration through the use of active ground effects, which allow thetarget 12 to stop faster and/or for steering (as discussed below). - However, at this point it should be noted that the
target 12 can include the use of a balloon, or other crash structure, or is an SSV and still be an agile vehicle capable of avoiding collisions with thetest vehicle 14, if desired. In this manner, the user can decide that thetarget 12 can be struck by thetest vehicle 14, or that no collision should occur. - As another aspect of the disclosure, it is advantageous that the
agile target 12 have improved lateral maneuverability, for example, 2 g+ lateral maneuverability. For example, theagile target 12 can haveactive ground effects 21, which can include by way of example a fan 17 (schematically illustrated inFIG. 3A ) mounted on the carriage or support frame of thevehicle 12 that creates a partial vacuum beneath thevehicle 12 with the road surface preferably in one or more cavities or recesses 19 provided on the underside panel(s) of the vehicle. By creating a partial vacuum below thevehicle 12, the normal force that the tires of the vehicle impart on the road surface can be substantially increased. Because the maximum friction force of the tire on the road is proportional to the normal force exerted by tire on the road, increasing the normal force increases the maximum tangential force that the tire can exert on the road before the tire slips/breaks traction. By increasing the maximum tangential force on the tire without increasing the mass of the vehicle, thetarget 12 becomes more maneuverable. If the tire normal force is doubled, the force it takes for the tire to break traction doubles. By doubling the maximum force the tire can generate with the same mass of vehicle, the lateral acceleration which can be generated by that vehicle doubles. Likewise, the braking capability of thevehicle 12 also doubles because it takes twice the tangential force to break traction. With respect to acceleration, increasing the tangential force limit allows theagile target 12 to accelerate at higher levels without spinning the tires. The addition of downforce without changing vehicle mass greatly increases the dynamic capability of thetarget 12. If desired, theground effects system 21 of thetarget 12 can include underside panels to create a flat or flatter surface facing the road surface and/or skirt(s) 25 mounted along the front, rear or side portions of thevehicle 12 to create a cavity or recess through which a vacuum can be drawn from the fan or blower if desired. - If desired, the
agile target 12 can include thrust vectoring capabilities so as to increase the rate at which theagile target 12 can yaw.FIG. 4 illustrates thrust vectoring. Theagile target 12 can be equipped with differential brake capabilities from abraking control system 23 along the vehicle longitudinal axis. For example, if thetarget 12 needs to move to the left quickly to avoid a collision, left-side brakes, are applied, creating a deceleration indicated by thearrow 30 pointing in the direction away from the rear of thevehicle 12. At the same time, power can be applied to the rear differential through theacceleration control system 25. The torque applied to the right rear tire is greater than that applied to the left rear tire by virtue of the differential braking. The additional torque applied by the right rear tire is represented by thearrow 32 pointing toward the front of the vehicle. The coupling of these two forces applies a yaw moment to theagile target 12, accelerating thevehicle 12 about the yaw axis. This yaw moment adds to the yaw moment imparted by the front tires through thesteering control system 27, thereby increasing its agility compared to vehicles without the benefit of thrust vectoring. Thevehicle 12 can be a rear wheel drive vehicle, although in another embodiment, an all-wheel drive vehicle may have yet better performance characteristics. - In another embodiment, the
vehicle 12 can include one or moreelectric motors 37 that drive the wheels collectively through a suitable gearbox or individually on opposite sides or at all corners of the vehicle. In this manner, power can be selectively provided to the wheel(s) on each side, or each corner, of the vehicle to effectuate thrust vectoring similar to that described above. In one embodiment, the vehicle can 2 5 be an electric vehicle with rear wheels, or all wheels, driven individually by electric motors. An electric vehicle can be constructed so as to have a high power to weight ratio, which by itself would yield a highly agile vehicle. If also equipped with theground effects system 21 such as thefan 17, one ormore cavities 19 and/or one or more side skirts 25 to create a vacuum as described above, the electric vehicle can have performance characteristics exceeding those of a similarly equipped internal combustion engine. - The highly
agile vehicle 12 can produce lateral, longitudinal, and/or rotational (in the yaw axis) acceleration capabilities far beyond those offered by standard road-going vehicles. By virtue of these high acceleration capabilities, the highlyagile vehicle 12 can move away from a collision “at the last second,” providing a realistic test environment whereby tests can be executed close to a collision, but without a collision. - The
agile target 12 can be a fully autonomous, driverless vehicle, or may be a conventional driver, operated vehicle with one or more of the systems mentioned above to control aspects of the vehicle that the driver would typically control such as braking, acceleration or steering, when desired. For example, in one embodiment a driver may be present to control the target to place thetarget 12 in an operating state suitable for conducting a test such as controlling thetarget 12 so as to place thetarget 12 in front of thetest vehicle 14 at some approximate range whereafter one or more of the systems on thetarget 12 than take over one or more aspects of controlling thetarget 12 to finalize the desired position or configuration of thetarget 12 as well as conduct the test such as but not limited to slowing down or rapid braking in front of thetest vehicle 14. In another test, the driver could be steering thetarget 12, while thebraking control system 23 andacceleration control system 25 of the target otherwise controls the speed of thetarget 12. - The
target 12 can be equipped with one or more sensors operably coupled to one or more collision avoidance systems to detect a collision with another object such as thetest vehicle 14, anothertarget 12, and/or a stationary or moving object. In the schematic illustration ofFIG. 1 this is represented byobject detection system 40 comprising a proximity sensor system such as but not limited to a radar, lidar or ultrasound system. Although illustrated with a rearward lookingsensor 42, it should be understood that additional sensors can be present ontarget 12 oriented in other directions from thetarget 12. Such system(s) can measure range, range rate and azimuth angle of object(s) in the sensed region. Based on the presence of thetest vehicle 14 or other objects detected by these systems, thecollision avoidance system 40 on thetarget 12, or at another location, can provide control instructions tosystems target 12 so as to direct thetarget 12 to take one or more actions to avoid a collision. - The
target 12 can also be equipped with a second wireless communication system (herein also identified as “SafetyNET Wireless”) 50 allowing communication of the one or more systems of thetarget 12 with thetest vehicle 14, other test vehicle(s), other target(s) 12, stationary sensor(s) and/or a remote command ormonitoring system 18. Referring first to communication with thetest vehicle 14, thewireless communication system 50 of thetarget 12 can obtain position information of thetest vehicle 14 based on aposition information system 32, for example, based on global positioning system (GPS) or a realtime (RTK GPS) provided on thetest vehicle 14. It should be noted that this wireless communication of position information can be separate from a wireless communication system undertest 24 and thereby is redundant with the wireless communication system undertest 24. - Other information that can be transmitted from the
test vehicle 14 to the target(s) 12 and/or the remote command and/ormonitoring system 18 include information from other redundant proximity sensors mounted to thetest vehicle 14 in addition to any proximity sensor under test. Also, if desired, other positional information pertaining to the test vehicle such as its current position, velocity, acceleration and/or rate of change with respect to yaw, pitch and/or roll, for example, as measured by measured by GPS, velocity sensors, accelerometers, and angular rate sensors, respectively of thepositional information system 32 can also be transmitted. - Other, non-positional information of the
test vehicle 14 can also be transmitted to the target(s) 12 and/or the remote command and/or monitoring system. Such information can include output(s) of the systems under test on thetest vehicle 14 and/or indications or measurements pertaining to operation of braking, steering, etc. systems of thetest vehicle 14. Using any or all of the foregoing information, collision avoidance system(s) 22 on thetarget 12 or at the remote command and/ormonitoring system 18 can assess a measure of likelihood that a collision will take place with thetarget 12 and command system(s) on thetarget 12 such as braking, acceleration and/orsteering control systems test vehicle 14 with respect to position and trajectory of other test vehicle(s), if present, and/or position and trajectory of the target(s) 12 in the test. Assessment of likelihood of a collision can be ascertained by the remote monitoring andcommand system 18 and/or viaonboard systems 40 on any or all of the target(s) 12 in the test, particularly if said any or all of the target(s) 12 are provided with positional, trajectory and/or operational state information of test vehicle(s) 14 and target(s) 12 in the test. - By way of example and not limitation,
FIG. 1 can represent the testing of a forward collision warning system, i.e., a dynamic brake support system (where the vehicle brake system brake augments the brake force applied by the driver if the driver isn't braking sufficiently hard), or a collision imminent braking system (which applies the brakes if the driver does not). Thetest vehicle 14 determines the range, range rate, and azimuth of thetarget 12 through a vehicle-based sensor (radar or lidar, typically) and/or vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V)communications 24 where relative speed and location are determined from GPS measurements. - Through
position information system 32 and/orwireless communication network 50, separate from the system under test, the highlyagile vehicle 12 determines its relative speed and location with respect to thetest vehicle 14. - The highly
agile vehicle 12 uses its relative position and speed information from its own sensors and wireless communication network as well as the test protocol being executed to position itself in the proper state required for test execution. For the forward collision warning example, the “proper state” consists of the proper vehicle separation, relative speed, and acceleration differential between thetest vehicle 14 and thetarget 12. - When the “proper state” is achieved, the highly
agile vehicle 12 initiates a braking or otherwise a slowing down test event. - During the test event, the highly
agile vehicle 12 and/or aremote monitoring station 18 monitors the range, range rate, relative acceleration, and time to collision of all vehicles involved in the test. Using this information, a remote and/or an on-board computer continuously calculates a crash likelihood measure. If the crash likelihood measure reaches a pre-set threshold, a crash is considered likely if the test continues. When this threshold is reached, the highlyagile vehicle 12 or theremote monitoring station 18 broadcasts a “test abort” message to theother targets 12, and executes a soft abort, maneuvering out of the path of thetest vehicle 14 andother targets 12, preventing a crash. It should be noted any of thetargets 12 can continuously monitor for the possibility of a collision with the any car involved in the test. - Generally, the performance characteristics of each
target 12 can be tested or otherwise ascertained for various actions to avoid the collision. These performance characteristics can be used by thecollision avoidance system 40 and/or theremote monitoring station 18. Depending on the test and the role played by eachtarget 12 in the test, the measure used for monitoring for a collision for eachtarget 12 may be different. Given the high degree of agility of thetarget 12, the crash state can be approached more closely than when compared to two vehicles of similar dynamic capability. - The foregoing and
FIG. 1 is illustrative of a single dimension test, and in particular, where thetest vehicle 14 and thetarget 12 are traveling in the same direction.FIGS. 5A-5C illustrate tests involving additional targets.FIG. 5A illustrates a one dimensional test where anadditional target 12A is also traveling (or stopped) in the same lane. In this test, thetarget 12 comprising the car is traveling in the same direction as thetest vehicle 14, but ahead of thetest vehicle 14. In between the target and thetest vehicle 14 is anothertarget 12A, herein comprising a truck also traveling in the same direction as thetest vehicle 14. The test comprises thetarget car 12 slowing down or traveling at a rate slower than thetest vehicle 14 and thetarget truck 12A. In view that thetarget truck 12A is interposed between thetest vehicle 14 and thetarget car 12, a collision between thetest vehicle 14 and thetarget truck 12A is possible. The test involves coordinating three vehicle trajectories without line of sight. During the test, thecollision avoidance system 22 and/orwireless system 24 can generate a brake warning indicator for the driver and/or activate braking of the vehicle. -
FIG. 5B illustrates a form of a two-dimensional test also involving twotargets collision avoidance system 22 of thetest vehicle 14 must ascertain if steering to avoid a rear end collision withtarget 12, herein a bus traveling in the same direction at a slower rate by changing lanes is possible given theoncoming target 12B in the other lane. Like the test ofFIG. 5A , the test ofFIG. 5B involves coordinating three vehicle trajectories without line of sight. In one embodiment, the test can involve detecting thetarget 12 not yet in a blind spot created by the target bus, or in another embodiment, where thetarget bus 12B creates a blind spot. During the test, thecollision avoidance system 22 and/orwireless system 24 can generate a do not pass warning indicator for the driver. -
FIG. 6 schematically illustrates interaction of thetest vehicle 14 andtargets FIG. 5B . Thetest vehicle 14 includes the systems ofFIG. 2 where wireless communication (dash lines) is provided between thetest vehicle 14 and each of thetargets targets FIG. 3 . Thecollision avoidance systems 40 in eachtarget collision avoidance system 40 and/or from theSafetyNet wireless system 50, communication of which can be from thetest vehicle 14, theother target remote monitoring station 18. -
FIG. 5C also can comprise a two dimensional test where thetarget 12 is approaching in an intersecting trajectory with the test vehicle 14 (herein on a blind intersection). In one embodiment of this test, thetarget 12 will not stop but rather turn in front of thetest vehicle 14 at which point the thecollision avoidance system 22 with possible input from thewireless system 24 of thetest vehicle 14 must ascertain which of steering and/or braking, or a combination of the two, is necessary to avoid the collision. -
FIG. 7 schematically illustrates interaction of thetest vehicle 14 andtarget 12 in the test ofFIG. 5C . Thetest vehicle 14 andtarget 12 are similar to those described inFIG. 6 . Note however additional radar or other forms ofproximity sensors 45 can be included to provide additional information for theSafetyNet system 50. If desired, the wireless system undertest 24 can includeroad side equipment 47. -
FIG. 8 also depicts a test involving an intersection with approachingtarget cars test vehicle 14. Again, this test can be constructed so as to be two-dimensional in that thetest vehicle 14 to avoid collisions with any of thetargets - Another test having an additional target is illustrated in
FIG. 9 . In this test, thetest vehicle 14 again is following twotargets test vehicle 14, where the twotargets FIG. 5A where one or bothtargets test vehicle 14. However, inFIG. 7 , anothertarget 12G traveling in the same direction as that of thetest vehicle 14 is approaching thetest vehicle 14 from behind in the adjacent lane. This test represents how multiple targets can be used to present a test scenario that can operates in two dimensions rather than in the one dimension where thetest vehicle 14, where the latter merely must avoid the collision by stopping in time. - In
FIG. 9 , the test scenario can be constructed such that thetest vehicle 14 would not be able to stop in time by maintaining its current lane. Instead, thetest vehicle 14 would need to ascertain if it is better to steer and change lanes (given the approachingtarget 12G from behind) to avoid the collision, or possibly to brake until thetarget 12G from behind passes thetest vehicle 14 whereupon thetest vehicle 14 can then change lanes (with or without releasing the brakes). - In yet another variant of this test, the test scenario could be constructed such that braking will not avoid the collision with the
targets test vehicle 14, and that the position and/or rate of travel of thetarget 12G approaching from the rear blocks thetest vehicle 14 from changing lanes, in which case, the only viable solution to avoid any collision is to run off the road on the right side and stay on the shoulder to avoid thebridge abutment 43. - Although described above where the
target 12 is a four-wheel vehicle, this should not be considered limiting. The vehicle can have fewer than four wheels such as a motorcycle (two wheel or three wheel). In another embodiment, the target can comprise a non-motorized vehicle, moving object such as bicycle (such as an electrically powered bicycle), or other motorized apparatus in the form or facsimile of a pedestrian, animal etc. that can be on roads. Like thetarget 12 discussed above, each of these other non-motorized vehicle objects is independently movable throughout a test area being self-powered and autonomous so as to enable each target to travel to its respective position to begin a test sequence, be in motion and synchronize its motion with the test vehicle(s) and/or other targets so as to conduct the test and during the test. Like thetarget 12 discussed above, each of the non-motorized vehicle targets can include on-board proximity sensors and/or wireless communication systems that allow each of the targets to transmit its location and receive information as discussed above from test vehicle(s) and other target(s), if present. Based on commands received from a remote control and monitoring system, and/or based on assessments made by an on-board collision avoidance system, each target can be controlled with respect to acceleration, braking and/or steering so as to avoid a collision with the test vehicle(s). Like thetarget 12 discussed above, the non-motorized vehicle targets can have performance characteristics exceeding the performance characteristics of the test vehicle(s) and/or performance characteristics exceeding the common performance characteristics that each represents. As with thetarget 12 discussed above, high performance motors (for example, electric) can be used with ground effects and differential braking to improve performance. As such, the non-motorized vehicle objects can be mounted upon a carriage having multiple wheels if desired. - In a further embodiment, the vehicle can support panels or other body coverings that replicate another type of vehicle or non-motorized vehicle as seen by sensor(s) on the
test vehicle 14 and/or other aspects of the collision avoidance systems under test.FIGS. 10 and 11 illustrate a motorcycle 100 supporting one ormore panels supports 104 as necessary.Panel 102A is illustrated inFIG. 12 (panel 102B being a mirror image ofpanel 102A, but also could be different thanpanel 102A if desired.Panel 102C is illustrated inFIG. 13 . It should be understood that thepanel - Although the subject matter has been described in language specific to structural features and/or methodological acts, it is to be understood that the subject matter defined in the appended claims is not necessarily limited to the specific features or acts described above as has been held by the courts. Rather, the specific features and acts described above are disclosed as example forms of implementing the claims.
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1. An arrangement for testing a test vehicle or a system on the test vehicle for warning the presence of an object proximate the test vehicle or a system to avoid a collision, comprising:
a self-powered, independently movable target configured to be positioned proximate the test vehicle, the target comprising a support frame with wheels, a motor operably coupled to at least one wheel, brakes operably coupled to each wheel and a control system coupled to the motor, brakes and wheels and configured to control acceleration, braking and steering of the wheels, and a collision avoidance system operable with the control system and configured to control the target to avoid a collision with the test vehicle.
2. The arrangement of claim 1 and further comprising a fan configured to create a vacuum under the target.
3. The arrangement of claim 2 and further comprising cavity formed in a panel under the target and fluidly coupled to the fan.
4. The arrangement of claim 1 and further comprising a first wireless communication device apart from any system under test and configured to be mounted on the test vehicle, and wherein the target includes a second wireless communication device in communication with the first wireless communication device and operably coupled to the collision avoidance system, the collision avoidance system configured to control the target based on information received from the second wireless device.
5. The arrangement of claim 1 wherein the control system is configured to selectively provide more torque to one wheel over another wheel.
6. The arrangement of claim 1 wherein the target comprises a vehicle.
7. The arrangement of claim 6 wherein the target includes driver operated controls to steer, brake and/or control the motor of the target.
8. The arrangement of claim 1 wherein the target comprises represents a non-motorized vehicle.
9. The arrangement of claim 1 and a plurality of self-powered, independently movable targets configured to be positioned proximate the test vehicle, each target comprising a support frame having wheels, a motor operably coupled to the wheels, brakes operably coupled to each wheel and a control system coupled to the motor, brakes and wheels and configured to control acceleration, braking and steering of the wheels, and a collision avoidance system operable with the control system and configured to control the target to avoid a collision with the test vehicle.
10. The arrangement of claim 1 wherein the target has one of longitudinal acceleration or lateral acceleration substantially better than the test vehicle.
11. The arrangement of claim 10 wherein longitudinal acceleration is at least 25% better than the test vehicle.
12. The arrangement of claim 10 wherein longitudinal acceleration is at least 50% better than the test vehicle.
13. The arrangement of claim 10 wherein longitudinal acceleration is at least 75% better than the test vehicle.
14. The arrangement of claim 10 wherein lateral acceleration is at least 50% better than the test vehicle.
15. The arrangement of claim 10 wherein lateral acceleration is at least 100% better than the test vehicle.
16. The arrangement of claim 10 wherein lateral acceleration is at least 150% better than the test vehicle.
17. A method for testing a test vehicle or a system on the test vehicle for warning the presence of an object proximate the test vehicle or a system to avoid a collision, comprising:
maneuvering a test vehicle in a test situation proximate a target, the target one or more performance characteristics substantially better than that of the test vehicle;
monitoring for a likelihood of a collision between the test vehicle and the target; and
maneuvering the target to avoid the collision in the event the likelihood of a collision.
18. An arrangement for testing a test vehicle or a system on the test vehicle for warning the presence of an object proximate the test vehicle or a system to avoid a collision, comprising:
a self-powered, independently movable motorcycle configured to be positioned proximate the test vehicle, the motorcycle comprising a support frame with wheels, a motor operably coupled to at least one wheel, brakes operably coupled to each wheel and a control system coupled to the motor, brakes and wheels and configured to control acceleration, braking and steering of the wheels, and a collision avoidance system operable with the control system and configured to control the target to avoid a collision with the test vehicle.
19. The arrangement of claim 18 wherein the motorcycle includes one or more panels, the panels configured to replicate another type of vehicle.
20. The arrangement of claim 18 wherein the motorcycle includes one or more panels, the panels configured to replicate a non-motorized object.
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