METHODS FOR DEPLOYING POWER RUNNING BOARDS ON VEHICLES

A method for a deployable power running board of a vehicle is provided. The method includes receiving sensor data from the vehicle, the sensor data indicating a distance between the power running board and an object, an approaching angle of the object approaching the power running board, and/or a vehicle position status, calculating a distance and/or speed of deployment or retraction of the power running board based on the sensor data, and deploying or retracting the power running board based on the calculated distance and/or speed of deployment or retraction.