Intel Corporation
Towing methods and apparatuses for computer assisted or autonomous driving

Abstract:

Embodiments include apparatuses, methods, and systems for computer assisted or autonomous driving (CA/AD). An apparatus may include a towing data collection unit to collect data about a trailer, a watercraft, or another vehicle to be towed or being towed by a CA/AD vehicle, a navigation data collection unit to collect data about an operation area, and a vehicle control unit to assess suitability of operating the CA/AD vehicle with the trailer, watercraft, or the other vehicle in tow, and to navigate the CA/AD vehicle in the operation area. Other embodiments may also be described and claimed.