Volvo Patent: Computer System Estimates Effective Wheelbase

ChangeBridge: EPO Bulletin - AI & Computing (G06N)

Published March 18th, 2026

Detected March 24th, 2026

Summary

The European Patent Office has published patent application EP4711225A1 by Volvo Truck Corporation, detailing a computer system designed to estimate a vehicle's effective wheelbase. The system utilizes multiple estimation models to provide a more accurate measurement.

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This document is a publication of a patent application (EP4711225A1) by Volvo Truck Corporation, filed with the European Patent Office (EPO). The patent describes a computer system employing processing circuitry to estimate a vehicle's effective wheelbase by combining results from various estimation models. This technology is related to automotive engineering and the application of AI in vehicle systems.

As a patent publication, this document does not impose direct compliance obligations on regulated entities. However, it signifies technological advancements in the automotive sector that may influence future industry standards or product development. Compliance officers in the automotive or technology sectors may note this as an indicator of innovation in vehicle design and AI integration.

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ESTIMATING AN EFFECTIVE WHEELBASE

Publication EP4711225A1 Kind: A1 Mar 18, 2026

Applicants

Volvo Truck Corporation

Inventors

Subramanian, Chidambaram

Abstract

A computer system (900) comprising processing circuitry (902) configured to estimate an effective wheelbase (30) of a vehicle unit (100) is provided. The effective wheelbase (30) of the vehicle unit (100) is a distance between a first position (10c) of a first coupling point or a first axle group (1) of the vehicle unit (100), to a second position (20c) of a second axle group (2) of the vehicle unit (100). The processing circuitry (902) is configured to obtain multiple candidate estimations of the effective wheelbase (30). The multiple candidate estimations have been estimated using different estimation models. The processing circuitry (902) is configured to estimate the effective wheelbase (30) based on the multiple candidate estimations.

IPC Classifications

B60W 40/12 20120101AFI20260210BHEP G06N 20/00 20190101ALI20260210BHEP

Designated States

AL, AT, BE, BG, CH, CY, CZ, DE, DK, EE, ES, FI, FR, GB, GR, HR, HU, IE, IS, IT, LI, LT, LU, LV, MC, ME, MK, MT, NL, NO, PL, PT, RO, RS, SE, SI, SK, SM, TR

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