Transportation Ecosystem and Autonomy: Vol. 2

EPRCOMPV202023

05/03/2024

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On-road vehicles equipped with driving automation features are entering the mainstream public space. This category of vehicles is now extending to include those where a human might not be needed for operation on board. Several pilot programs are underway, and the first permits for commercial usage of vehicles without an onboard operator are being issued. However, questions like “How safe is safe enough?” and “What to do if the system fails?” persist. This is where remote operation comes in, which is an additional layer to the automated driving system where a human assists the so-called “driverless” vehicle in certain situations. Such remote-operation solutions introduce additional challenges and potential risks as the entire chain of “automated vehicle, communication network, and human operator” now needs to work together safely, effectively, and practically.
And as much as there are technical questions regarding network latency, bandwidth, cybersecurity, etc., aspects like human workload, attentiveness, and situational awareness also need to be clarified. Furthermore, on an even higher level, experts still debate the relevance of remote operation to launch automated vehicles—with various expert opinions ranging from they are “essential requirement” to “not advisable.” At the same time, many experts assume that virtually any company aiming for vehicles with SAE Level 4 driving automation is considering at least some form of remote operation.
This chapter aims to highlight those unsettled issues and introduce solutions that are evolving. Similarly, developing standards and regulations are also summarized, which are needed to provide frameworks for the deployment of such driving automation with remote operation.
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62
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Beiker, S., Muelaner, J., and Razdan, R., "Transportation Ecosystem and Autonomy: Vol. 2," SAE Technical Paper EPRCOMPV202023, 2024, .
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May 03
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EPRCOMPV202023
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English