Evaluating the Impact of Sensor Accuracy on Adaptive Cruise Control Performance: A Simulation Study

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is an advanced driver assistance system that manages a vehicle's longitudinal motion. Its performance heavily depends on the accuracy of the sensors used. While ACC algorithms are designed to optimize performance, the effectiveness of the ACC system is significantly influenced by sensor accuracy and performance. Although the key performance indicator (KPI) of the ACC system is crucial for evaluating its effectiveness, quantifying the exact impact of sensor accuracy on this KPI presents challenges. This paper investigates the effect of sensor accuracy on ACC performance. We conducted a simulation study to replicate the sensor accuracy observed in actual vehicles and analyze its impact on ACC performance. Additionally, the paper explores potential solutions to mitigate performance variations caused by sensor accuracy variability.