In areas designated for pedestrians, there’s a growing demand for Autonomous Vehicles (AVs) that are similar in size to mini-shuttles. These AVs are needed to provide transportation for the elderly and disabled along the lengthy pedestrian paths. To attract more individuals, ensuring a safe and seamless driving experience is crucial. However, deploying driver-less shuttles of this kind in busy pedestrian areas comes with its own set of challenges, ranging from system design to interactions with pedestrians and overall safety. This article offers an overview that addresses the challenges associated with AVs operating in pedestrian zones, along with proposed solutions. A specific sensor configuration for these shuttles is presented, accompanied by optimized hardware setup for efficient data processing. Furthermore, an interaction system is integrated into the autonomous control setup to resolve the issue of uncertain right-of-way and unawareness between AVs and pedestrians. To account for uncertainties in the detection and navigation systems, a dedicated safety system runs alongside in connection with the safety chain, aimed at minimizing the likelihood of collisions. This safety system is composed of certified components and functions independently from any other connected vehicle systems.
Autonomous Shuttle for Pedestrian Zones
Mechan. Machine Science
International Symposium on Measurements and Control in Robotics ; 2023 ; Iasi, Romania September 21, 2023 - September 22, 2023
25th International Symposium on Measurements and Control in Robotics ; Kapitel : 15 ; 169-179
2024-04-02
11 pages
Aufsatz/Kapitel (Buch)
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
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