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Definition
Functional Requirements
Syntax
Semantics
Conformance
Performance

1 Definition

Wheel States is a Data Type enumerating the operational states of a wheel steering actuator of the Connected Autonomous Vehicle.

2 Functional Requirements

Wheel States shall represent the following actuator states:

  • Normal – steering actuator operating normally and following commands within expected tolerance.
  • Hold – actuator holding the wheel at its current angle.
  • ActiveSteering – actuator actively controlling the wheel angle in response to commands.
  • Released – wheel released with minimal assistive torque applied.
  • Stuck – wheel cannot move as commanded; mechanical or servo obstruction.
  • MechanicalStopReached – wheel angle reached mechanical end-stop; no further movement allowed.
  • Overheated – actuator temperature exceeds rated thermal limits; performance derated.
  • Degraded – reduced operational capability due to subsystem constraints or partial fault.
  • Fault – general actuator or sensor fault requiring inspection or fallback mode.
  • Unavailable – steering actuator unavailable (offline, in maintenance, or non-responsive).
  • Calibration – actuator performing calibration or alignment procedures.
  • SelfTest – actuator performing startup or periodic diagnostics.
  • DeratedThermal – thermal derating active due to excessive actuator temperature.
  • DeratedLoad – derating active due to high mechanical or steering rack load.
  • SensorFault – fault detected in wheel angle, encoder, or feedback sensors.
  • CommunicationFault – communication between steering controller and actuator is impaired.
  • LowPower – insufficient power supply to support nominal steering behavior.
  • EmergencyOverride – emergency logic temporarily overrides actuator control for safety.

3 Syntax

https://schemas.mpai.community/CAV2/V2.0/data/WheelStates.json

4 Semantics

Table 1 specifies the semantics of the Wheel States Data Type.

Table 1 – Semantics of the Wheel States Data Type

Value
Normal
Hold
ActiveSteering
Released
Stuck
MechanicalStopReached
Overheated
Degraded
Fault
Unavailable
Calibration
SelfTest
DeratedThermal
DeratedLoad
SensorFault
CommunicationFault
LowPower
EmergencyOverride

5 Conformance Testing

Data conform to the Wheel States Data Type when they validate against its schema. If the schema references other schemas, data referencing a secondary schema shall also validate against that schema, if present, and conform with the Qualifier, if present.

6 Performance Assessment