A method for generating training data for a machine learning model. The method includes: providing LIDAR point clouds, each of which is assigned to a point in time of a plurality of successive points in time, wherein each point of each LIDAR point cloud re...

A blind zone visualization system for an autonomous vehicle is described. The system includes at least one visual sensor mounted on a roof of the autonomous vehicle and at least one mirror mounted on a hood of the autonomous vehicle. The at least one mirro...

An example method includes obtaining a LIDAR scan including a plurality of LIDAR points. The LIDAR scan being descriptive of an environment of an autonomous vehicle. The method includes obtaining a surfel map descriptive of the environment. The surfel map ...

Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to ground surface estimation using localized surface fitting. A three-dimensional (3D) surface structure (e.g., a road surface profile) may be estimated using a nonlinear optimization to fit height values to (e....

An apparatus for controlling autonomous driving of a vehicle is introduced. The apparatus comprises a sensor to capture multiple points representing the vehicle's surrounding environment and a processor to analyze these points. The processor maps the point...

A movable device includes: a mechanism configured to drive a movable portion, the mechanism including: a gear including a first protrusion; and a cam in contact with the movable portion; and a driver to drive the mechanism, the driver including: a second p...

The invention concerns a light detection and ranging device (1) comprising a main housing (2) with a transparent window (2). Said light detection and ranging device (1) comprises: - blowing means (7), and - a blow nozzle (9), said blow nozzle (9) being arr...