SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IDENTIFYING AND WARNING AGAINST IMPROPER VEHICLE LOADING

A method for method for identifying and warning against improper vehicle loading is provided. The method includes obtaining camera images from at least one camera of a vehicle having a payload; performing image processing for the camera images, via a processor of the vehicle; determining a suspension deflection estimation via the processor; determining a payload estimation and a payload center of gravity estimation, via the processor, using the suspension deflection estimation; and providing a warning, based on the payload estimation and the center of gravity estimation, to a user of the vehicle if the payload estimation and center of gravity estimation indicates at least one of that the payload is unbalanced or that the payload exceeds a threshold. The at least one camera includes a front-view camera, a right-side view camera, and a left-side view camera.