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Abstract

An obstruction perception system for a wheelchair accessible vehicle is provided. The system may embody a sensor, such as a camera, that detects objects entering a safety or safety zone surrounding the vehicle's wheelchair access device, such as a ramp or lift. The system may also include a computing system or controller executing machine learning software/algorithms or other logic/instructions for receiving input from the sensor, determining whether obstructions are present, and taking corrective action to prevent the access device from colliding with the obstruction. The computing system may also provide instructions for aligning the vehicle with wheelchair pick-up locations, ensuring sufficient space is available to deploy the ramp in a parking spot, recording events/incidents, providing feedback to the vehicle operator/passenger, and updating vehicle maps.

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