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Tool management remains a persistent challenge in manufacturing, where misplaced or poorly calibrated tools such as torque guns and screwdrivers cause downtime, quality defects, and compliance risks. The Internet of Things (IoT) is transforming tool management from manual entries in spreadsheets and logs to real-time, data-driven solutions that enhance operational efficiency. With ongoing advancements in IoT architecture, a range of cost-effective tracking approaches is now available, including Ultra-Wideband (UWB), Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), Wi-Fi, RFID, and LoRaWAN. This paper evaluates these technologies, comparing their trade-offs in accuracy, scalability, and cost for tool-management scenarios such as high-precision station tracking, zonal monitoring, and wide-area yard visibility. Unlike prior work that focuses on asset tracking in general, this study provides an ROI-driven, scenario-based comparison and offers recommendations for selecting appropriate technologies based on
Patel, Shravani Prashant
The synergistic adoption of automated driving technologies and the electrification of the vehicle power train offers the possibility of proposing new and innovative solutions for public transportation systems. In particular, an interesting solution is represented by modular systems in which multiple autonomous vehicles/transportation modules can be aggregated to form reconfigurable compositions according to desired transportation demand. In this work, a configurable connection between vehicles is adopted, as convoying ensures the possibility of power sharing between vehicles, allowing coordinated power management throughout the composition. Connected vehicles can also share power between batteries for battery recharge that is performed using a custom solution from a tram-like catenary. In this work, the authors design a demonstrator to investigate the feasibility of the proposed solution. Once designed, the proposed system has been assembled and tested at the ENEA Casaccia Research
Alessandrini, AdrianoBerzi, LorenzoFabbri, MarcoFranci, MichaelGulino, Michelangelo SantoPugi, LucaOrtenzi, FernandoVitiello, Francesco
Taking Dongguan Naval Battle Museum as a typical case, this study uses space syntax to conduct an in-depth structural analysis of space, study the topological relationship and connectivity pattern inside the exhibition building, and provide valuable insights for the spatial organization of the exhibition building. In addition, the study also explores the crowd evacuation aspect. Based on the understanding of spatial structure through space syntax, this study found that: (1) Dongguan Naval Battle Museum should use variables such as selectivity, global integration, harmonic mean depth, visual connectivity, first-order moment index, visual integration, and pedestrian flow simulation as much as possible to improve the environmental quality and help people evacuate smoothly. (2) The exhibition hall should guide arrival and evacuation in space with the highest or second highest values of variables such as connectivity, intensity, controllability, and pedestrian flow simulation. (3) Space No
Tang, QiangSong, JunxinChen, YileZheng, LiangLi, Xiaoye
The adhesion condition of the road surface is an important factor in the driving decision-making, and the lower the adhesion coefficient of the road, the greater the risk of safety. In order to study the development and progress in the research of the substances, a comparative analysis of Chinese and foreign references was carried out. The sensitive factors to the adhesion coefficient and influence of adhesion condition on driving were summarized. Then two main strategies to avoid a collision were presented, including longitudinal braking and lateral lane change. A detailed description of three methods used in automotive decision-making processes was offered, including rule-based method, supervised learning method, and reinforcement learning method, each characterized with certain attributes. Topics in the field of driving decision-making considering adhesion condition for intelligent connected vehicles were pointed out and future-oriented research formulations were provided. These
Wang, HongHou, De-Zao
Based on the similarity analysis of Intelligent Connected Vehicles (ICVs), a distributed V2X hardware-in-the-loop test system for ICVs is designed, including the PanoSim autonomous driving simulation engine, GNSS simulator, V2X simulator, and management and cooperative control software. The system integrates the major technologies of distributed interaction, including operation management, time synchronization, coordinate conversion, and data preprocessing, and realizes the spatial and temporal consistency of each simulation node. 89 V2X first-stage application scenarios (e.g., FCW, RLVW) and 5 V2X second-stage application scenarios (e.g., CLC) use case experimental results have proved the reliability of the system. The FCW use case experiment results show that its simulation results pass with high confidence. The study emphasizes the value of the system in reducing development costs, improving safety, and accelerating the deployment of V2X applications, while identifying future
Gao, TianfangZhang, XingHuiChen, LiangHuang, ZhichenNi, Dong
The automotive industry's rapid shift towards electric and connected vehicles intensifies the demand for robust solutions addressing software integrity, cybersecurity, and stringent regulatory compliance, particularly concerning powertrain components and related control units. This paper addresses the significant challenge faced by automotive companies in efficiently managing and deploying an exponentially increasing number of software and hardware variants under the rigorous requirements of UNECE Regulation No. 156. This regulation mandates secure, traceable, and systematic software update processes for new vehicles and their components [1]. The proposed solution demonstrates a transformative approach that significantly reduces the software release cycle for Over-The-Air (OTA) updates which usually take 6 to 8 months to emerge [2]. By leveraging advanced techniques in automated compliance tracking, efficient parameter management, and centralized documentation, this approach bridges
Sammer, GeraldSchuch, NikolasKammerhofer, Markus
Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) is a modern networking technology that promises to combine the speed, performance, and scalability of traditional best-effort Ethernet with the resilience and assurance of a safety-critical communications bus, all in a single physical network infrastructure. Although TSN is over a decade old, the collection of standards and profiles of which it consists are still evolving at a fast pace. Significant work remains to converge on a set of standardization and implementation details that will lead to meaningful interoperability in military ground vehicle applications. This paper explores the current state of TSN and how DEVCOM-GVSC’s partnership with industry, through collaborative refinement of ground combat vehicle requirements, is accelerating the adoption of this foundational MOSA-enabling technology.
Sopel, ShaneElliott, LeonardKinstler, ErikSalama, Christina
Author's third book delves deeper into SDVs. An experienced engineer with a history in software development and systems engineering, Plato Pathrose is turning from ADAS to SDVs with his latest work. Pathrose's third book, Software Defined Vehicles, will be published in September 2025 with SAE International. “This is both a technology and a business book,” Pathrose told SAE Media. “It aims to offer a comprehensive perspective on one of the most transformative trends in the automotive industry. Software Defined Vehicles explores how software is reshaping the design, function, and value of modern vehicles.” From concept, architecture, and connectivity to over-the-air updates and vehicle personalization, Pathrose's latest book dives deep into the technologies driving this shift. It also addresses the business implications, including new revenue models, ecosystem strategies, and the changing role of OEMs and suppliers.
Blanco, Sebastian
In a groundbreaking achievement, the 101st Combat Aviation Brigade, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) earlier this year became the first unit to successfully use the Mobile User Objective System (MUOS) function of the Army/Navy Portable Radio Communications (AN/PRC) 158 and 162 radios for conventional rotary wing operations. The trailblazing accomplishment occurred as the brigade continued its mission of providing support to ground forces, April 9, 2025. The MUOS function, of the AN/PRC-158 and 162 radios, operates by transmitting ultra-high frequency radio waves through a constellation of satellites to create a steady communications network. MUOS is a component of a bigger Integrated Tactical Network (ITN).
“Today’s supercomputers and data centers demand many megawatts of power,” said Haidan Wen, a Physicist at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory. “One challenge is to find materials for more energy-efficient microelectronics. A promising candidate is a ferroelectric material that can be used for artificial neural networks as a component in energy-efficient microelectronics.”
In a groundbreaking achievement, the 101st Combat Aviation Brigade, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) earlier this year became the first unit to successfully use the Mobile User Objective System (MUOS) function of the Army/Navy Portable Radio Communications (AN/PRC) 158 and 162 radios for conventional rotary wing operations. The trailblazing accomplishment occurred as the brigade continued its mission of providing support to ground forces, April 9, 2025.
The rapid evolution of electric vehicles (EVs) necessitates advanced electronic control units (ECUs) for enhanced safety, monitoring, and performance. This study introduces an innovative ECU system designed with a modular architecture, incorporating real-time monitoring, cloud connectivity, and crash sensing. The methodology includes cost-effective design strategies, integrating STM32 controllers, CAN bus systems, and widely available sensors for motor RPM and temperature monitoring. Key findings demonstrate that the proposed ECU system improves data reliability, enhances vehicle safety through crash response systems, and enables predictive maintenance via cloud connectivity. This scalable and affordable ECU is adaptable to a broad range of EV models.
Padma Priya, S.R.Santhipkumar, S.Sasipriya, S.Srivisweswara, M.S.
In the pursuit of customizability and evolvability of vehicle functions, manufacturers shift towards software-defined vehicles to enable flexible customization and over-the-air updates. This results in multiple variants and versions of a vehicle model. While shifting to software-defined vehicles (SDVs) adds value and flexibility for customers, manufacturers struggle with homologating new and updated functionality because existing testing processes do not scale for high-frequency release cycles that limit available testing resources. Overcoming this challenge by using a coherent test process designed for testing continuously evolving variant-rich systems will be one of the key enablers. This paper presents an innovative end-to-end pipeline for efficient and comprehensive testing of variant-rich vehicle functionality tailored to an application in continuous development. Our transferable test pipeline employs sample-based variant selection, a software-in-the-loop environment for executing
Hettich, LennardPett, TobiasNägele, Ann-ThereseSchindewolf, MarcEriş, HalitWagner, StefanSax, EricSchaefer, InaWeyrich, Michael
With the increasing distribution of smart mobility systems, automated & connected vehicles are more and more interacting with each other and with smart infrastructure using V2X-communication. Hereby, the vehicles’ position, driving dynamics data, or driving intention are exchanged. Previous research has explored graph-based cooperation strategies for automated vehicles in mixed traffic environments based on current V2X-communication standards. Thereby, the focus is set on cooperation optimization and maneuver negotiation. These strategies can be implemented through both centralized and decentralized computational approaches and are conflict-free by design. To enhance these previously established cooperation models, real-world traffic data is used to derive vehicle trajectories, providing a more accurate representation of actual traffic scenarios in order to enhance the practical application of the described methodology. Additionally, machine learning algorithms are employed to train
Flormann, MaximilianMeyer, FelixHenze, Roman
This article introduces a comprehensive cooperative navigation algorithm to improve vehicular system safety and efficiency. The algorithm employs surrogate optimization to prevent collisions with cooperative cruise control and lane-keeping functionalities. These strategies address real-world traffic challenges. The dynamic model supports precise prediction and optimization within the MPC framework, enabling effective real-time decision-making for collision avoidance. The critical component of the algorithm incorporates multiple parameters such as relative vehicle positions, velocities, and safety margins to ensure optimal and safe navigation. In the cybersecurity evaluation, the four scenarios explore the system’s response to different types of cyberattacks, including data manipulation, signal interference, and spoofing. These scenarios test the algorithm’s ability to detect and mitigate the effects of malicious disruptions. Evaluate how well the system can maintain stability and avoid
Khan, Rahan RasheedHanif, AtharAhmed, Qadeer
The global satellite communications (SATCOM) sector is undergoing profound transformation. Fueled by the rapid growth of low Earth-orbit (LEO) constellations, increased government investment, and heightened demand for secure, high-throughput connectivity, the market is projected to expand from $66.75 billion in 2025 to $103.78 billion by 20291, 2. This momentum reflects a broader realignment of priorities across commercial and defense markets: a shift from reliance on legacy geostationary systems toward agile, resilient networks capable of supporting next-generation missions and applications.
Conflicts between vehicles and pedestrians at unsignalized intersections occur frequently and often result in serious consequences. In order to alleviate traffic flow congestion at unsignalized intersections caused by accidents, reduce vehicle congestion time and waiting time, and improve intersection safety as well as intersection access efficiency, a speed guidance algorithm based on pedestrian-to-vehicle (P2V) and vehicle-to-pedestrian (V2P) communication technologies is proposed. The method considers the heading angle (direction of motion) of vehicles and pedestrians and combines the post encroachment time (PET) and time to collision (TTC) to determine whether there is a risk of collision, so as to guide the speed of vehicles. Network simulator NS3 and traffic flow simulation software SUMO are used to verify the effectiveness of the speed guidance strategy proposed in this article. The experimental findings demonstrate that the speed guidance strategy introduced in this article
Sun, YuanyuanWang, KanLiu, WeizhenLi, Wenli
Researchers from MIT and the Institute of Science and Technology Austria have developed a computational technique that makes it easier to quickly design a metamaterial cell from smaller building blocks like interconnected beams or thin plates, and then evaluate the resulting metamaterial’s properties.
Abdul Hamid, Umar ZakirEastman, Brittany
Coyner, KelleyBittner, Jason
Muelaner, Jody EmlynMoran, MatthewPhillips, Paul
Hurricane evacuations generate high traffic demand with increased crash risk. To mitigate such risk, transportation agencies can adopt high-resolution vehicle data to predict real-time crash risks. Previous crash risk prediction models mainly used limited infrastructure sensor data without covering many road segments. In this article, we present methods to determine potential crash risks during hurricane evacuation from an emerging alternative data source known as connected vehicle data that contain vehicle speed and acceleration information collected at a high frequency (mean = 14.32, standard deviation = 6.82 s). The dataset was extracted from a database of connected vehicle data for the evacuation period of Hurricane Ida on Interstate-10 in Louisiana. Five machine learning models were trained considering weather features and different traffic characteristics extracted from the connected vehicle data. The results indicate that the Gaussian process boosting and extreme gradient
Syed, Zaheen E MuktadiHasan, Samiul
The trends of intelligence and connectivity are continuously driving innovation in automotive technology. With the deployment of more safety-critical applications, the demand for communication reliability in in-vehicle networks (IVNs) has increased significantly. As a result, Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) standards have been adopted in the automotive domain to ensure highly reliable and real-time data transmission. IEEE 802.1CB is one of the TSN standards that proposes a Frame Replication and Elimination for Reliability (FRER) mechanism. With FRER, streams requiring reliable transmission are duplicated and sent over disjoint paths in the network. FRER enhances reliability without sacrificing real-time data transmission through redundancy in both temporal and spatial dimensions, in contrast to the acknowledgment and retransmission mechanisms used in traditional Ethernet. However, previous studies have demonstrated that, under specific conditions, FRER can lead to traffic bursts and
Luo, FengRen, YiZhu, YianWang, ZitongGuo, YiYang, Zhenyu
Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs) combine the benefits of electric propulsion and storage with the extended range of conventional internal combustion engines to reduce fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. However, optimizing the efficiency of PHEVs in real-world driving conditions remains a challenge due to the uncertainties of environmental and driving conditions. Connectivity and automation technologies can offer a unique opportunity to enhance the efficiency of PHEVs by enabling real-time interaction with surrounding vehicles and infrastructure. By leveraging these technologies, significant reductions in energy consumption for PHEVs can be achieved. However, most existing works primarily rely on simulation-based analyses to evaluate energy savings offered by connected and automated PHEVs. This study advances the understanding of the energy-saving potential of connected and automated PHEVs by incorporating experimental validation alongside simulation-based analyses
Kibalama, DennisOzkan, Mehmet FatihStockar, StephanieCanova, MarcelloRizzoni, Giorgio
This study focuses on the dynamic behavior and ride quality of three different modes of oil-gas interconnected suspension systems: fully interconnected mode, left-right interconnected mode, and independent mode. A multi-body dynamics model and a hydraulic model of the oil-gas suspension were established to evaluate the system's performance under various operating conditions. The research includes simulations of pitch and roll excitations, as well as ride comfort tests on different road surfaces, such as Class B roads and gravel roads. The analysis compares the effectiveness of the modes in suppressing pitch and roll movements and their impact on overall ride comfort. Results show that the independent mode outperforms the other two in minimizing roll, while the fully interconnected mode offers better pitch control but at the cost of reduced comfort. These findings provide valuable insights for the future design and optimization of oil-gas interconnected suspension systems, especially in
Xinrui, WangChen, ZixuanZhang, YunqingWu, Jinglai
With the rapid development of intelligent connected vehicles, their open and interconnected communication characteristics necessitate the use of in-vehicle Ethernet with high bandwidth, real-time performance, and reliability. DDS is expected to become the middleware of choice for in-vehicle Ethernet communication. The Data Distribution Service (DDS), provided by the Object Management Group (OMG), is an efficient message middleware based on the publish/subscribe model. It offers high real-time performance, flexibility, reliability, and scalability, showing great potential in service-oriented in-vehicle Ethernet communication. The performance of DDS directly impacts the stable operation of vehicle systems, making accurate evaluation of DDS performance in automotive systems crucial for optimizing system design. This paper proposes a latency decomposition method based on DDS middleware, aiming to break down the overall end-to-end latency into specific delays at each processing stage
Yu, YanhuaLuo, FengRen, YiHou, Yongping
The rapid development of intelligent and connected vehicles is transforming them into data-rich information carriers, which generate and store vast amounts of sensitive information. However, the frequent sharing of resources within these vehicles poses substantial risks to user privacy and data security. Should sensitive resources be accessed maliciously, the consequences could be severe, leading to significant threats to the safety, property, and reputation of both drivers and passengers. To address these risks, this paper proposes an adaptive risk-based access control with Trusted Execution Environment (TEE) specifically designed for vehicles, aimed at managing and restricting access permissions based on risk assessments. Firstly, this paper designs an adaptive risk model in accordance with ISO/SAE 21434, taking into account factors such as the security levels of subjects and objects, context, and the risk history of subjects to separately quantify threats and impacts. By adjusting
Luo, FengLi, ZhihaoWang, JiajiaLuo, Cheng
This paper examines the challenges and mechanisms for ensuring Freedom from Interference in Adaptive AUTOSAR-based platforms, with a focus on managing Memory, Timing, and Execution challenges. It explores the robust safety mechanisms in Classic AUTOSAR that ensure Freedom from Interference and the significant challenges in achieving interference-free operation in Adaptive AUTOSAR environments while adhering to ISO26262 standards. The study emphasizes strategies for managing complexities and outlines the multifaceted landscape of achieving interference-free operation. Additionally, it discusses ASIL-compliant Hypervisor, memory partitioning, and Platform Health Management as mechanisms for ensuring safety execution. The paper also raises open questions regarding real-time problems in live projects that are not solved with existing safety mechanisms. Adaptive AUTOSAR plays a crucial role in the development of autonomous and connected vehicles, where functional safety is of utmost
Jain, Yesha
Abstract Real-world driving data is an invaluable asset for several types of transportation research, including emissions estimation, vehicle control development, and public infrastructure planning. Traditional methods of real-world driving data collection use expensive GPS-based data logging equipment which provide advanced capabilities but may increase complexity, cost, and setup time. This paper focuses on using the Google Maps application available for smartphones due to the potential to scale-up real-world driving data logging. Samples of the potential data processing and information that can be gathered by such a logging methodology is presented. Specifically, two months of Google Maps driving data logged by a rural Michigan resident on their smartphone may provide insights on their driving range, duration, and geographic area of coverage (AOC) to guide them on future vehicle purchase decisions. Aggregating such statistics from crowd-sourcing real-world driving data via Google
Manoj, AshwinYin, SallyAhmed, OmarVaishnav, ParthStefanopoulou, AnnaTomkins, Sabina
To alleviate the problem of reduced traffic efficiency caused by the mixed flow of heterogeneous vehicles, including autonomous and human-driven vehicles, this article proposes a vehicle-to-vehicle collaborative control strategy for a dedicated lane in a connected and automated vehicle system. First, the dedicated lane’s operating efficiency and formation performance are described. Then, the characteristics of connected vehicle formations are determined, and a control strategy for heterogeneous vehicle formations was developed. Subsequently, an interactive strategy was established for queueing under the coordination of connected human-driven and autonomous vehicles, and the queue formation, merging, and splitting processes are divided according to the cooperative interaction strategy. Finally, the proposed lane management and formation strategies are verified using the SUMO+Veins simulation software. The simulation results show that the dedicated lane for connected vehicles can
Zhang, XiqiaoCui, LeqiYang, LonghaiWang, Gang
Time Sensitive Networking (TSN) Ethernet is a real-time networking capability that is being developed by a growing number of embedded computing companies for the earliest stages of adoption by aerospace and defense manufacturers and their suppliers. According to the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) TSN working group, it is a set of standards that provides deterministic connectivity within IEEE 802-aligned networks.
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