Recently, there has been a slight increase in interest in the use of
responder-to-vehicle (R2V) technology for emergency vehicles, such as
ambulances, fire trucks, and police cars. R2V technology allows for the exchange
of information between different types of responder vehicles, including
connected and automated vehicles (CAVs). It can be used in collision avoidance
or emergency situations involving CAV responder vehicles. The benefits of R2V
are not limited to fully autonomous vehicles (e.g., SAE Level 4), but can also
be used in Level 2 CAV scenarios. However, despite the potential benefits of
R2V, discussions on this topic are still limited.
Responder-to-Vehicle Technologies for Connected and Autonomous
Vehicles aims to provide an overview of R2V technology and its
applications for CAV systems, particularly in the context of collision avoidance
features. The responder vehicles in question can be autonomous or
non-autonomous. It is hoped that it will provide valuable information and
knowledge on vehicle connectivity and automation in the current automotive and
mobility ecosystem, enabling the development of safer and more reliable
autonomous driving technology. The report is intended for both industrial and
academic experts and is expected to stimulate further discussions on the
development and standardization of R2V technology.