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VEHICLE STABILITY AND TRACTION THROUGH V-FOOT SHAPE CHANGE

  • US 20130046446A1
  • Filed: 08/17/2011
  • Published: 02/21/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/17/2011
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method for managing stability of a vehicle, comprising steps of:

  • sensing operating characteristics of the vehicle; and

    responsive to sensing an unstable operating characteristic of the vehicle, stabilizing the vehicle by varying at least one virtual foot parameter of the vehicle, wherein the at least one virtual foot parameter is associated with a virtual foot of the vehicle comprising at least one of a wheel, a track, a track wheel, an inflatable tire, a tire with shape adjustment using magneto-rheological materials, a tire with shape adjustment using electro-rheological materials and a wheel which change footprint.

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