阅读说明：本技术 无人驾驶车辆换道控制方法和装置 (Driverless vehicle lane change control method and device ) 是由 徐鑫 于 2021-08-11 设计创作，主要内容包括：本公开提供一种无人驾驶车辆换道控制方法和装置。无人驾驶车辆换道控制方法包括：在无人驾驶车辆需要由当前所处的第一道路转换到相邻的第二道路的情况下,判断无人驾驶车辆相对于第一车辆的位置,其中第一车辆位于第二道路上,且第一车辆为在无人驾驶车辆转换到第二道路后在无人驾驶车辆后方距离无人驾驶车辆最近的车辆；若无人驾驶车辆位于第一车辆的自由区,则控制无人驾驶车辆从第一道路转换到第二道路。本公开能够有效实现无人驾驶车辆的安全换道。(The disclosure provides a lane change control method and device for an unmanned vehicle. The lane change control method for the unmanned vehicle comprises the following steps: under the condition that the unmanned vehicle needs to be switched to an adjacent second road from a first road where the unmanned vehicle is located, judging the position of the unmanned vehicle relative to a first vehicle, wherein the first vehicle is located on the second road, and the first vehicle is the vehicle which is closest to the unmanned vehicle behind the unmanned vehicle after the unmanned vehicle is switched to the second road; and if the unmanned vehicle is located in the free area of the first vehicle, controlling the unmanned vehicle to switch from the first road to the second road. The lane changing method and the lane changing device can effectively realize safe lane changing of the unmanned vehicle.)

1. A lane change control method for an unmanned vehicle, executed by a control device of the unmanned vehicle, comprising:

under the condition that the unmanned vehicle needs to be switched to an adjacent second road from a first road where the unmanned vehicle is located, judging the position of the unmanned vehicle relative to a first vehicle, wherein the first vehicle is located on the second road, and the first vehicle is a vehicle which is closest to the unmanned vehicle behind the unmanned vehicle after the unmanned vehicle is switched to the second road;

controlling the unmanned vehicle to switch from the first road to the second road if the unmanned vehicle is located in a free zone of a first vehicle.

2. The method of claim 1, further comprising:

if the unmanned vehicle is located in the negotiation zone of the first vehicle, sending a lane change request;

judging whether the first vehicle receives the lane change request or not according to the running state of the first vehicle;

and if the first vehicle does not accept the lane change request, forbidding the unmanned vehicle to switch from the first road to the second road.

3. The method of claim 2, wherein determining whether the first vehicle accepts the lane change request based on the travel state of the first vehicle comprises:

determining whether the first vehicle is accelerating;

if the first vehicle does not accelerate, determining that the first vehicle accepts the lane change request;

and if the first vehicle accelerates, determining that the first vehicle does not accept the lane change request.

4. The method of claim 2, further comprising:

if the first vehicle is judged to accept the lane change request, determining a first forbidden area length and a negotiation area length between the unmanned vehicle and the first vehicle, a second forbidden area length between the unmanned vehicle and the second vehicle, and a third forbidden area length between the unmanned vehicle and the third vehicle;

determining a first safe distance in front of the unmanned vehicle and a second safe distance behind the unmanned vehicle;

controlling the unmanned vehicle to switch from the first road to the second road if the first safe distance is not less than a maximum of the second exclusion zone length and the third exclusion zone length, the second safe distance is not less than the first exclusion zone length and not greater than a sum of the first exclusion zone length and the negotiation zone length, and the first vehicle decelerates, the second vehicle accelerates, and the third vehicle accelerates;

wherein the second vehicle is located on the second road and the second vehicle is the closest vehicle to the unmanned vehicle ahead of the unmanned vehicle after the unmanned vehicle transitions to the second road, the third vehicle is located on the first road and the third vehicle is the closest vehicle to the unmanned vehicle ahead of the unmanned vehicle.

5. The method of claim 4, wherein,

the first exclusion zone length is determined by a speed, a maximum deceleration, and a minimum deceleration of the unmanned vehicle, a speed, and a maximum deceleration of the first vehicle;

the second exclusion zone length is determined by a speed, a maximum deceleration, and a minimum deceleration of the unmanned vehicle, a speed, and a maximum deceleration of the second vehicle;

the third exclusion zone length is determined by a speed, a maximum deceleration, and a minimum deceleration of the unmanned vehicle, a speed, and a maximum deceleration of the third vehicle.

6. The method of claim 1, further comprising:

prohibiting the unmanned vehicle from transitioning from the first road to the second road if the unmanned vehicle is located in a prohibited area of the first vehicle.

7. A lane change control apparatus for an unmanned vehicle, comprising:

a first processing module configured to determine a position of the unmanned vehicle relative to a first vehicle in a case where the unmanned vehicle needs to be switched from a first road where the unmanned vehicle is currently located to an adjacent second road, wherein the first vehicle is located on the second road and is a vehicle closest to the unmanned vehicle behind the unmanned vehicle after the unmanned vehicle is switched to the second road;

a second processing module configured to control the unmanned vehicle to switch from the first road to the second road if the unmanned vehicle is located in a free zone of a first vehicle.

8. A lane change control apparatus for an unmanned vehicle, comprising:

a memory configured to store instructions;

a processor coupled to the memory, the processor configured to perform implementing the method of any of claims 1-6 based on instructions stored by the memory.

9. An unmanned vehicle comprising the unmanned vehicle lane change control apparatus according to claim 7 or 8.

10. A computer-readable storage medium, wherein the computer-readable storage medium stores computer instructions which, when executed by a processor, implement the method of any one of claims 1-6.

Technical Field

The disclosure relates to the field of information processing, in particular to a lane changing control method and device for an unmanned vehicle.

Background

Currently, during the process of switching from a current first road to an adjacent second road, an unmanned vehicle determines whether there is a gap for changing lanes between vehicles traveling on the second road, and if it is determined that there is a gap for changing lanes on the second road, a lane change from the first road to the second road is performed.

Disclosure of Invention

The inventors have noticed that in the related art, the unmanned vehicle does not consider the traveling condition of the vehicle in the lane change area during the change-over process, and thus traffic accidents are likely to occur.

Therefore, the lane changing control scheme for the unmanned vehicle can effectively realize the safe lane changing of the unmanned vehicle.

According to a first aspect of the embodiments of the present disclosure, there is provided a lane change control method for an unmanned vehicle, performed by a control apparatus of the unmanned vehicle, including: under the condition that the unmanned vehicle needs to be switched to an adjacent second road from a first road where the unmanned vehicle is located, judging the position of the unmanned vehicle relative to a first vehicle, wherein the first vehicle is located on the second road, and the first vehicle is a vehicle which is closest to the unmanned vehicle behind the unmanned vehicle after the unmanned vehicle is switched to the second road; controlling the unmanned vehicle to switch from the first road to the second road if the unmanned vehicle is located in a free zone of a first vehicle.

In some embodiments, if the unmanned vehicle is located in a negotiation zone of the first vehicle, sending a lane change request; judging whether the first vehicle receives the lane change request or not according to the running state of the first vehicle; and if the first vehicle does not accept the lane change request, forbidding the unmanned vehicle to switch from the first road to the second road.

In some embodiments, determining whether the first vehicle accepts the lane change request based on the driving status of the first vehicle comprises: determining whether the first vehicle is accelerating; if the first vehicle does not accelerate, determining that the first vehicle accepts the lane change request; and if the first vehicle accelerates, determining that the first vehicle does not accept the lane change request.

In some embodiments, if it is determined that the first vehicle accepts the lane change request, determining a first forbidden zone length and a negotiation zone length between the unmanned vehicle and the first vehicle, a second forbidden zone length between the unmanned vehicle and the second vehicle, and a third forbidden zone length between the unmanned vehicle and a third vehicle; determining a first safe distance in front of the unmanned vehicle and a second safe distance behind the unmanned vehicle; controlling the unmanned vehicle to switch from the first road to the second road if the first safe distance is not less than a maximum of the second exclusion zone length and the third exclusion zone length, the second safe distance is not less than the first exclusion zone length and not greater than a sum of the first exclusion zone length and the negotiation zone length, and the first vehicle decelerates, the second vehicle accelerates, and the third vehicle accelerates; wherein the second vehicle is located on the second road and the second vehicle is the closest vehicle to the unmanned vehicle ahead of the unmanned vehicle after the unmanned vehicle transitions to the second road, the third vehicle is located on the first road and the third vehicle is the closest vehicle to the unmanned vehicle ahead of the unmanned vehicle.

In some embodiments, the first exclusion zone length is determined by a speed, a maximum deceleration, and a minimum deceleration of the unmanned vehicle, a speed, and a maximum deceleration of the first vehicle; the second exclusion zone length is determined by a speed, a maximum deceleration, and a minimum deceleration of the unmanned vehicle, a speed, and a maximum deceleration of the second vehicle; the third exclusion zone length is determined by a speed, a maximum deceleration, and a minimum deceleration of the unmanned vehicle, a speed, and a maximum deceleration of the third vehicle.

In some embodiments, the unmanned vehicle is prohibited from transitioning from the first road to the second road if the unmanned vehicle is located in a prohibited area of the first vehicle.

According to a second aspect of the embodiments of the present disclosure, there is provided a lane change control apparatus for an unmanned vehicle, comprising: a first processing module configured to determine a position of the unmanned vehicle relative to a first vehicle in a case where the unmanned vehicle needs to be switched from a first road where the unmanned vehicle is currently located to an adjacent second road, wherein the first vehicle is located on the second road and is a vehicle closest to the unmanned vehicle behind the unmanned vehicle after the unmanned vehicle is switched to the second road; a second processing module configured to control the unmanned vehicle to switch from the first road to the second road if the unmanned vehicle is located in a free zone of a first vehicle.

According to a third aspect of the embodiments of the present disclosure, there is provided a lane change control apparatus for an unmanned vehicle, comprising: a memory configured to store instructions; a processor coupled to the memory, the processor configured to perform a method implementing any of the embodiments described above based on instructions stored by the memory.

According to a fourth aspect of embodiments of the present disclosure, there is provided an unmanned vehicle comprising the unmanned vehicle lane change control apparatus according to any of the embodiments listed in the above.

According to a fifth aspect of the embodiments of the present disclosure, a computer-readable storage medium is provided, in which computer instructions are stored, and when executed by a processor, the computer-readable storage medium implements the method according to any of the embodiments described above.

Other features of the present disclosure and advantages thereof will become apparent from the following detailed description of exemplary embodiments thereof, which proceeds with reference to the accompanying drawings.

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FIG. 1 is a schematic flow chart of a lane change control method for an unmanned vehicle according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 2 is a schematic view of a vehicle position according to one embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 3 is a schematic flow chart diagram of a lane change control method for an unmanned vehicle according to another embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 4 is a schematic view of a vehicle position according to another embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 5 is a schematic structural diagram of a lane change control device of an unmanned vehicle according to an embodiment of the disclosure;

FIG. 6 is a schematic structural diagram of a lane change control device of an unmanned vehicle according to another embodiment of the disclosure;

FIG. 7 is a schematic structural diagram of an unmanned vehicle according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing the results of the lane change experiment.

Detailed Description

The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present disclosure will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the drawings in the embodiments of the present disclosure, and it is obvious that the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present disclosure, and not all of the embodiments. The following description of at least one exemplary embodiment is merely illustrative in nature and is in no way intended to limit the disclosure, its application, or uses. All other embodiments, which can be derived by a person skilled in the art from the embodiments disclosed herein without making any creative effort, shall fall within the protection scope of the present disclosure.

The relative arrangement of the components and steps, the numerical expressions, and numerical values set forth in these embodiments do not limit the scope of the present disclosure unless specifically stated otherwise.

Meanwhile, it should be understood that the sizes of the respective portions shown in the drawings are not drawn in an actual proportional relationship for the convenience of description.

Techniques, methods, and apparatus known to those of ordinary skill in the relevant art may not be discussed in detail but are intended to be part of the specification where appropriate.

In all examples shown and discussed herein, any particular value should be construed as merely illustrative, and not limiting. Thus, other examples of the exemplary embodiments may have different values.

It should be noted that: like reference numbers and letters refer to like items in the following figures, and thus, once an item is defined in one figure, further discussion thereof is not required in subsequent figures.

Fig. 1 is a schematic flow chart of a lane change control method for an unmanned vehicle according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. In some embodiments, the following unmanned vehicle lane change control method is executed by an unmanned vehicle lane change control apparatus.

In step 101, in the case where the unmanned vehicle needs to switch from a first road currently located to an adjacent second road, the position of the unmanned vehicle relative to the first vehicle is determined.

The first vehicle is located on the second roadway and the first vehicle is the vehicle closest to the unmanned vehicle behind the unmanned vehicle after the unmanned vehicle transitions to the second roadway. The vehicle driving direction on the first road and the second road is the same.

In step 102, the unmanned vehicle is controlled to switch from the first road to the second road if the unmanned vehicle is located in a free zone of the first vehicle.

FIG. 2 is a schematic view of a vehicle position according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in fig. 2, if the distance between the unmanned vehicle 10 and the first vehicle 11 is greater than the first threshold, it is determined that the unmanned vehicle is located in the free zone of the first vehicle. If the distance between the unmanned vehicle 10 and the first vehicle 11 is less than a second threshold, the unmanned vehicle is determined to be located in the prohibited area of the first vehicle, wherein the second threshold is less than the first threshold. If the distance between the unmanned vehicle 10 and the first vehicle 11 is not greater than the first threshold and not less than the second threshold, it is determined that the unmanned vehicle is located in the negotiation zone of the first vehicle.

If the unmanned vehicle is located in a free zone of the first vehicle, it is an indication that the unmanned vehicle is further away from the first vehicle, in which case the unmanned vehicle may safely switch from the first road to the second road.

In some embodiments, if the unmanned vehicle is located in a prohibited area of the first vehicle, indicating that the unmanned vehicle is a short distance from the first vehicle, the unmanned vehicle is prohibited from transitioning from the first road to the second road.

In some embodiments, if the unmanned vehicle is located in the negotiation zone of the first vehicle, it indicates that there is still a risk of the unmanned vehicle colliding with the first vehicle when changing lanes, in which case negotiation with the first vehicle is required.

Fig. 3 is a schematic flow chart of a lane change control method for an unmanned vehicle according to another embodiment of the disclosure. In some embodiments, the following unmanned vehicle lane change control method is executed by an unmanned vehicle lane change control apparatus.

In step 301, where the unmanned vehicle needs to switch from a first road currently on to an adjacent second road, the position of the unmanned vehicle relative to the first vehicle is determined.

The first vehicle is located on the second roadway and the first vehicle is the vehicle closest to the unmanned vehicle behind the unmanned vehicle after the unmanned vehicle transitions to the second roadway. The vehicle driving direction on the first road and the second road is the same.

In step 302, a lane change request is sent if the unmanned vehicle is located in a negotiation zone of a first vehicle.

For example, the unmanned vehicle may alert the vehicle on the second road by whistling, flashing a turn signal, etc.

In step 303, it is determined whether the first vehicle accepts the lane change request according to the traveling state of the first vehicle.

If the first vehicle does not accept the lane change request, executing step 304; if the first vehicle is determined to accept the lane change request, step 305 is executed.

In some embodiments, it is determined whether the first vehicle is accelerating. If the first vehicle accelerates, it is determined that the first vehicle does not accept the lane change request. Otherwise, determining that the first vehicle accepts the lane change request.

At step 304, the unmanned vehicle is prohibited from transitioning from the first road to the second road.

In step 305, it is determined whether a lane change is possible based on the first vehicle, the second vehicle, and the third vehicle.

As shown in fig. 4, in determining whether the unmanned vehicle can perform lane change, it is necessary to consider the relationship between the unmanned vehicle and the second and third vehicles 12 and 13 in addition to the first vehicle 11. The second vehicle 12 is located on the second road, and the second vehicle 12 is the closest vehicle to the unmanned vehicle in front of the unmanned vehicle 10 after the unmanned vehicle switches to the second road, the third vehicle 13 is located on the first road, and the third vehicle 13 is the closest vehicle to the unmanned vehicle in front of the unmanned vehicle 10.

It should be noted here that the fourth vehicle 14 is located on the first road, and the fourth vehicle 14 is a vehicle closest to the unmanned vehicle behind the unmanned vehicle 10. Since the fourth vehicle 14 is located behind the unmanned vehicle 10, a sufficient safety distance should be maintained between the fourth vehicle 14 and the unmanned vehicle 10 according to traffic regulations. It is therefore not necessary to consider the fourth vehicle when considering whether the unmanned vehicle is changing lanes.

If the lane change cannot be performed, step 304 is performed, otherwise step 306 is performed.

In step 306, the unmanned vehicle is controlled to transition from the first road to the second road.

In some embodiments, a first exclusion zone length F between the unmanned vehicle and the first vehicle is determined during the determination of whether a lane change is possible based on the first vehicle, the second vehicle, and the third vehicle_LAAnd a negotiation zone length N_LAA second forbidden zone length F between the unmanned vehicle and a second vehicle_LBA third forbidden zone length F between the unmanned vehicle and a third vehicle_LC. Determining a first safety distance d ahead of an unmanned vehicle_frontAnd a second safety distance d behind the unmanned vehicle_rear. Detecting an acceleration a of a first vehicle_AAcceleration alpha of the second vehicle_BAnd acceleration a of the third vehicle_C。

If the following formula (1) is satisfied, it is determined that the unmanned vehicle can perform lane change.

In some embodiments, unmanned drivesFirst exclusion zone length F between a traveling vehicle and a first vehicle_LABy the speed v of the unmanned vehicle_LMaximum velocity v_L,maxMaximum deceleration a_L,max,brakeAnd minimum deceleration a_L,min,brakeSpeed v of the first vehicle_AAnd maximum deceleration a_A,max,brakeAnd (4) determining. ρ is a reaction time parameter.

For example, the first exclusion zone length F_LAAs shown in formulas (2) and (3).

In some embodiments, a second exclusion zone length F between the unmanned vehicle and a second vehicle_LBBy the speed v of the unmanned vehicle_LMaximum velocity v_L,maxMaximum deceleration a_L,max,brakeAnd minimum deceleration a_L,min,brakeSpeed v of the second vehicle_BAnd maximum deceleration a_B,max,brakeAnd (4) determining. ρ is a reaction time parameter.

For example, the second exclusion zone length F_LBAs shown in formulas (4) and (5).

In some embodiments, a third exclusion zone length F between the unmanned vehicle and a third vehicle_LCBy the speed v of the unmanned vehicle_LMaximum velocity v_L,maxMaximum deceleration a_L,max,brakeAnd minimum deceleration a_L,min,brakeSpeed v of the third vehicle_CAnd maximum deceleration a_C,max,brakeAnd (4) determining. ρ is a reaction time parameter.

For example, the second exclusion zone length F_LBAs shown in equations (6) and (7).

Fig. 5 is a schematic structural diagram of a lane change control device of an unmanned vehicle according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in fig. 5, the driverless vehicle lane change control apparatus includes a first processing module 51 and a second processing module 52.

The first processing module 51 is configured to determine the position of the unmanned vehicle relative to a first vehicle in case the unmanned vehicle needs to switch from a first road currently on to an adjacent second road, wherein the first vehicle is located on the second road and the first vehicle is a vehicle closest to the unmanned vehicle behind the unmanned vehicle after the unmanned vehicle switches to the second road. The vehicle driving direction on the first road and the second road is the same.

The second processing module 52 is configured to control the unmanned vehicle to switch from the first road to the second road if the unmanned vehicle is located in a free zone of the first vehicle.

In some embodiments, the second processing module 52 is configured to prohibit the unmanned vehicle from transitioning from the first road to the second road if the unmanned vehicle is located in a prohibited area of the first vehicle, indicating that the unmanned vehicle is a short distance from the first vehicle.

In some embodiments, the second processing module 52 sends a lane change request if the unmanned vehicle is located in a negotiation zone of the first vehicle. For example, the unmanned vehicle may alert the vehicle on the second road by whistling, flashing a turn signal, etc.

The second processing module 52 determines whether the first vehicle accepts the lane change request based on the travel state of the first vehicle. And if the first vehicle does not accept the lane change request, forbidding the unmanned vehicle to change from the first road to the second road. And if the first vehicle is judged to accept the lane change request, judging whether the lane change can be carried out according to the first vehicle, the second vehicle and the third vehicle. And if the lane changing cannot be carried out, forbidding the unmanned vehicle to switch from the first road to the second road, otherwise controlling the unmanned vehicle to switch from the first road to the second road.

In some embodiments, a first exclusion zone length F between the unmanned vehicle and the first vehicle is determined during the determination of whether a lane change is possible based on the first vehicle, the second vehicle, and the third vehicle_LAAnd a negotiation zone length N_LAA second forbidden zone length F between the unmanned vehicle and a second vehicle_LBA third forbidden zone length F between the unmanned vehicle and a third vehicle_LC. Determining a first safety distance d ahead of an unmanned vehicle_frontAnd a second safety distance d behind the unmanned vehicle_rear. Detecting an acceleration a of a first vehicle_AAcceleration alpha of the second vehicle_BAnd acceleration a of the third vehicle_C. If the formula (1) is satisfied, it is determined that the driverless vehicle can change lanes.

In some embodiments, a first exclusion zone length F between the unmanned vehicle and the first vehicle_LABy the speed v of the unmanned vehicle_LMaximum velocity v_L,maxMaximum deceleration a_L,max,brakeAnd minimum deceleration a_L,min,brakeSpeed v of the first vehicle_AAnd maximum deceleration a_A,max,brakeAnd (4) determining. ρ is a reaction time parameter. For example, the first exclusion zone length F_LAAs shown in the above equations (2) and (3).

In some embodiments, a second exclusion zone length F between the unmanned vehicle and a second vehicle_LBBy the speed v of the unmanned vehicle_LMaximum velocity v_L,maxMaximum deceleration a_L,max,brakeAnd minimum deceleration a_L,min,brakeSpeed v of the second vehicle_BAnd maximum deceleration a_B,max,brakeAnd (4) determining. ρ is a reaction time parameter. For example, the second exclusion zone length F_LBAs shown in the above equations (4) and (5).

In some embodiments, a third exclusion zone length F between the unmanned vehicle and a third vehicle_LCBy the speed v of the unmanned vehicle_LMaximum velocity v_L,maxMaximum deceleration a_L,max,brakeAnd minimum deceleration a_L,min,brakeSpeed v of the third vehicle_CAnd maximum deceleration a_C,max,brakeAnd (4) determining. ρ is a reaction time parameter. For example, the second exclusion zone length F_LBAs shown in the above equations (6) and (7).

Fig. 6 is a schematic structural diagram of a lane change control device of an unmanned vehicle according to another embodiment of the disclosure. As shown in fig. 6, the driverless vehicle lane change control device includes a memory 61 and a processor 62.

The memory 61 is used for storing instructions, the processor 62 is coupled to the memory 61, and the processor 62 is configured to execute the method according to any one of the embodiments in fig. 1 or fig. 2 based on the instructions stored in the memory.

As shown in fig. 6, the lane-changing control device for unmanned vehicles further includes a communication interface 63 for information interaction with other devices. Meanwhile, the driverless vehicle lane change control device further comprises a bus 64, and the processor 62, the communication interface 63 and the memory 61 are communicated with each other through the bus 64.

The memory 61 may comprise a high-speed RAM memory, and may further comprise a non-volatile memory (e.g., at least one disk memory). The memory 61 may also be a memory array. The storage 61 may also be partitioned and the blocks may be combined into virtual volumes according to certain rules.

Further, the processor 62 may be a central processing unit CPU, or may be an application specific integrated circuit ASIC, or one or more integrated circuits configured to implement embodiments of the present disclosure.

The present disclosure also relates to a computer-readable storage medium, wherein the computer-readable storage medium stores computer instructions, and the instructions, when executed by a processor, implement a method according to any one of the embodiments shown in fig. 1 or fig. 2.

Fig. 7 is a schematic structural diagram of an unmanned vehicle according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in fig. 7, the unmanned vehicle 71 includes a control device 72. The control device 72 is a lane change control device for the unmanned vehicle according to any one of the embodiments shown in fig. 5 and 6.

The lane changing effect of the vehicle of the present disclosure is verified through experiments below.

As shown in FIG. 8, the curve S1 is the curve using the existing lane-change model, and the curves S2-S5 are the curves using the proposed lane-change control scheme of the present disclosure. The curve S2 corresponds to a scene that the probability of the first vehicle receiving the unmanned vehicle lane change request is 0, the curve S3 corresponds to a scene that the probability of the first vehicle receiving the unmanned vehicle lane change request is 25%, the curve S4 corresponds to a scene that the probability of the first vehicle receiving the unmanned vehicle lane change request is 50%, and the curve S5 corresponds to a scene that the probability of the first vehicle receiving the unmanned vehicle lane change request is 100%. Experiments show that under the condition of large traffic flow, if the existing lane change model is adopted, the unmanned vehicle takes about 3 minutes to complete lane change. With the solution provided by the present disclosure, the time taken for the unmanned vehicle to complete the lane change is significantly reduced. Even if the probability that the first vehicle accepts the unmanned vehicle lane change request is 0, the unmanned vehicle only takes about 1 minute to complete the lane change. If the probability that the first vehicle receives the unmanned vehicle lane change request is 50%, the unmanned vehicle only takes about half a minute to complete the lane change. It can be seen that the present disclosure significantly reduces the time required to change lanes while ensuring a safe lane change.

In some embodiments, the functional unit modules described above can be implemented as a general purpose Processor, a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), a Digital Signal Processor (DSP), an Application Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC), a Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) or other Programmable Logic device, discrete Gate or transistor Logic, discrete hardware components, or any suitable combination thereof for performing the functions described in this disclosure.

It will be understood by those skilled in the art that all or part of the steps for implementing the above embodiments may be implemented by hardware, or may be implemented by a program instructing relevant hardware, where the program may be stored in a computer-readable storage medium, and the above-mentioned storage medium may be a read-only memory, a magnetic disk or an optical disk, etc.

The description of the present disclosure has been presented for purposes of illustration and description, and is not intended to be exhaustive or limited to the disclosure in the form disclosed. Many modifications and variations will be apparent to practitioners skilled in this art. The embodiment was chosen and described in order to best explain the principles of the disclosure and the practical application, and to enable others of ordinary skill in the art to understand the disclosure for various embodiments with various modifications as are suited to the particular use contemplated.