Citation

Caravani P, De Santis E, Graziosi F, Panizzi E. IEEE Trans. Intel. Transp. Syst. 2006; 7(4): 448-459.

Affiliation

Department of Electrical and Information Engineering, University of l'Aquila, 67040 L'Aquila, Italy

Copyright

(Copyright © 2006, IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers))

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Abstract

A decentralized communication and control system is presented for driving assistance and automation along designated highway segments. This paper is based on a hybrid dynamical model describing vehicular motion, and the structure of a safe controller is presented. A ranging and communication system provides information for a vehicle and its nearest neighbors. The system is capable of handling sudden changes of regime, overtakes, reentries, as well as a number of maneuvers dictated by safety requirements under partially unpredicted events. A user-friendly interface, based on a palmtop computer, is developed to assist drivers visually and acoustically.

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