Automated driving, Toyota Research Institute (TRI), Los Altos, California, USA


Pushing vehicle capabilities to advance active safety

Feb 1, 2022

Toyota Research Institute (TRI) has successfully programmed a vehicle to autonomously drift around obstacles on a closed track, providing a glimpse into the future of safer mobility for all.

Combining a deep knowledge of both vehicle dynamics and control design, TRI’s Nonlinear Model Predictive Control (NMPC) approach extends the vehicle’s operational domain to the very limits of its performance. The idea behind this research is to utilize controlled, autonomous drifting to avoid accidents by navigating sudden obstacles or hazardous road conditions like black ice.
 

TRI / Stanford Engineering Autonomous Tandem Drift

Premiered Jul 23, 2024

Stanford Engineering and Toyota Research Institute Achieve World’s First Autonomous Tandem Drift. Leveraging the latest AI technology, Stanford Engineering and Toyota Research Institute are working to make driving safer for all. By automating a driving style used in motorsports called ‘drifting’—where a driver deliberately spins the rear wheels to break traction—the teams have unlocked new possibilities for future safety systems.
 
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