scholarly journals Target Vehicle Selection Algorithm for Adaptive Cruise Control Based on Lane-changing Intention of Preceding Vehicle

2021 ◽  
Vol 34 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jun Yao ◽  
Guoying Chen ◽  
Zhenhai Gao

AbstractTo improve the ride comfort and safety of a traditional adaptive cruise control (ACC) system when the preceding vehicle changes lanes, it proposes a target vehicle selection algorithm based on the prediction of the lane-changing intention for the preceding vehicle. First, the Next Generation Simulation dataset is used to train a lane-changing intention prediction algorithm based on a sliding window support vector machine, and the lane-changing intention of the preceding vehicle in the current lane is identified by lateral position offset. Second, according to the lane-changing intention and collision threat of the preceding vehicle, the target vehicle selection algorithm is studied under three different conditions: safe lane-changing, dangerous lane-changing, and lane-changing cancellation. Finally, the effectiveness of the proposed algorithm is verified in a co–simulation platform. The simulation results show that the target vehicle selection algorithm can ensure the smooth transfer of the target vehicle and effectively reduce the longitudinal acceleration fluctuation of the subject vehicle when the preceding vehicle changes lanes safely or cancels their lane change maneuver. In the case of a dangerous lane change, the target vehicle selection algorithm proposed in this paper can respond more rapidly to a dangerous lane change than the target vehicle selection method of the traditional ACC system; thus, it can effectively avoid collisions and improve the safety of the subject vehicle.

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jun Yao ◽  
Guoying Chen ◽  
Zhenhai Gao

Abstract In order to improve the ride comfort and safety of the traditional adaptive cruise control (ACC) system when the preceding vehicle changes lanes, this paper proposes a target vehicle selection algorithm based on the prediction of the lane-changing intention of the preceding vehicle. First, NGSIM dataset is used to train a lane-changing intention prediction algorithm based on sliding window SVM, and the lane-changing intent of the preceding vehicle in the current lane can be identified by lateral position offset. Secondly, according to the lane-changing intention and the collision threat of the preceding vehicle, the target vehicle selection algorithm is studied under three different conditions: safe lane-changing condition, dangerous lane-changing condition, and lane-changing cancellation condition. Finally, the effectiveness of the algorithm proposed in this paper is verified in the co-simulation platform. The simulation results show that the target vehicle selection algorithm proposed in this paper can ensure the smooth transfer of the target vehicle and effectively reduce the longitudinal acceleration fluctuation of the subject vehicle when the preceding vehicle changes lanes safely or cancels the lane change. In the case of a dangerous lane change, the target vehicle selection algorithm proposed in this paper can respond to the dangerous lane change in advance compared with the target vehicle selection method of the traditional ACC system, which can effectively avoid collisions and improve the safety of the subject vehicle.


2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jun Yao ◽  
Guoying Chen ◽  
Zhenhai Gao

Abstract In order to improve the ride comfort and safety of the traditional adaptive cruise control (ACC) system when the preceding vehicle changes lanes, this paper proposes a target vehicle selection algorithm based on the prediction of the lane-changing intention of the preceding vehicle. First, NGSIM dataset is used to train a lane-changing intention prediction algorithm based on sliding window SVM, and the lane-changing intent of the preceding vehicle in the current lane can be identified by lateral position offset. Secondly, according to the lane-changing intention and the collision threat of the preceding vehicle, the target vehicle selection algorithm is studied under three different conditions: safe lane-changing condition, dangerous lane-changing condition, and lane-changing cancellation condition. Finally, the effectiveness of the algorithm proposed in this paper is verified in the co-simulation platform. The simulation results show that the target vehicle selection algorithm proposed in this paper can ensure the smooth transfer of the target vehicle and effectively reduce the longitudinal acceleration fluctuation of the subject vehicle when the preceding vehicle changes lanes safely or cancels the lane change. In the case of a dangerous lane change, the target vehicle selection algorithm proposed in this paper can respond to the dangerous lane change in advance compared with the target vehicle selection method of the traditional ACC system, which can effectively avoid collisions and improve the safety of the subject vehicle.


Author(s):  
Liangyao Yu ◽  
Ruyue Wang

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is one of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) which takes over vehicle longitudinal control under necessary driving scenarios. Vehicle in ACC mode automatically adjusts speed to follow the preceding vehicle based on evaluation of the surrounding traffic. ACC reduces drivers’ workload as well as improves driving safety, energy economy, and traffic flow. This article provides a comprehensive review of the researches on ACC. Firstly, an overview of ACC controller and applied control theories are introduced. Their principles and performances are discussed. Secondly, several application cases of ACC control algorithms are presented. Then validation work including simulation, Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) test and on-road experiment is descripted to provide ideas for testing ACC systems for different aims and fidelities. In addition, studies on human-machine interaction are also summarized in this review to provide insights on development of ACC from the perspective of users. At last, challenges and potential directions in this field is discussed, including consideration of vehicle dynamics properties, contradiction between algorithm performance and computation as well as integration of ACC to other intelligent functions on vehicles.


Author(s):  
Jianzhong Chen ◽  
Yang Zhou ◽  
Jing Li ◽  
Huan Liang ◽  
Zekai Lv ◽  
...  

In this paper, an improved multianticipative cooperative adaptive cruise control (CACC) model is proposed based on fully utilizing multivehicle information obtained by vehicle-to-vehicle communication. More flexible, effective and practical spacing strategy is embedded into the model. We design a new lane-changing rule for CACC vehicles on the freeway. The rule considers that CACC vehicles are more inclined to form a platoon for coordinated control. Furthermore, we investigate the effect of CACC vehicles on two-lane traffic flow. The results demonstrate that introducing CACC vehicles into mixed traffic and forming CACC platoon to cooperative control can improve traffic efficiency and enhance road capacity to a certain extent.


Author(s):  
George Mesionis ◽  
Mark Brackstone ◽  
Natalie Gravett

Autonomous vehicles (AVs) have been the subject of extensive research in recent years and are expected to completely transform the operation of transport networks and revolutionize the automotive industry in the coming decades. Modeling detailed interactions among vehicles with varying levels of penetration rates is essential for evaluating the potential effects. One such investigation is being performed within the ‘HumanDrive’ Project in the U.K. This work has required the development of a behavioral model that incorporates microscopic level interactions and has been based on a pre-existing adaptive cruise control and lane-changing model that has been adapted to better replicate the limitations of AVs and allow the investigation of differing levels of intelligence or assertiveness. The model has been implemented on the M1 Motorway near Sheffield in the U.K. This has allowed the investigation of the effects of AVs on the operation of a real network under various traffic conditions where the overall effects may be revealed, both as advantages to AV drivers, and potentially disadvantages to non-AV traffic. Additionally, it has been possible to examine how these affect junction operations and net emissions. Preliminary results have allowed us to quantify the positive effects of AVs which increase with the penetration. However, it is clear that there are points of inflection where benefits start to slow. It is at these (high) penetration rates that initial operational assumptions may become increasingly stretched and additional infrastructure and cooperative systems are likely to have to become prevalent.


2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Yanfeng Jia ◽  
Dayi Qu ◽  
Xiaolong Ma ◽  
Lu Lin ◽  
Jiale Hong

The vehicle-following behavior is a self-organizing behavior that restores dynamic balance under the stimulation of external environmental factors. In fact, there are asymmetric problems in the process of acceleration and deceleration of drivers. The existing traditional models ignored the differences between acceleration and deceleration of vehicles. In order to solve this problem, the vehicles driving on the road are compared to interacting molecules. Vehicle-following characteristics are studied, and the molecular following model is established based on molecular dynamics. The model parameters under different conditions are calibrated considering the required safety distance by the vehicle and the reaction time of the driver. With the help of the vehicle running track graphs, speed, and acceleration graphs, the numerical simulations of the molecular following model and the classical optimal speed vehicle-following model are carried out. The results of the comparative analysis show that the acceleration in the process of acceleration and deceleration is not constant but more sensitive to the deceleration of the preceding vehicle than to the acceleration and more sensitive to the acceleration/deceleration of the short-distance vehicle than to the acceleration/deceleration of the long-distance vehicle. Therefore, the molecular following model can better describe the vehicle-following behavior, and the research results can provide a theoretical basis and a technical reference for the analysis of traffic flow dynamic characteristics and adaptive cruise control technology.


2017 ◽  
Vol 42 (1) ◽  
pp. 389-398 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arun K. Yadav ◽  
Janusz Szpytko

Abstract In today’s world automotive industries are still putting efforts towards more autonomous vehicles (AVs). The main concern of introducing the autonomous technology is safety of driver. According to a survey 90% of accidents happen due to mistake of driver. The adaptive cruise control system (ACC) is a system which combines cruise control with a collision avoidance system. The ACC system is based on laser and radar technologies. This system is capable of controlling the velocity of vehicle automatically to match the velocity of car, bus or truck in front of vehicle. If the lead vehicle gets slow down or accelerate, than ACC system automatically matches that velocity. The proposed paper is focusing on more accurate methods of detecting the preceding vehicle by using a radar and lidar sensors by considering the vehicle side slip and by controlling the distance between two vehicles. By using this approach i.e. logic for calculation of former vehicle distance and controlling the throttle valve of ACC equipped vehicle, an improvement in driving stability was achieved. The own contribution results with fuel efficient driving and with more safer and reliable driving system, but still some improvements are going on to make it more safe and reliable.


2014 ◽  
Vol 533 ◽  
pp. 316-320 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jian Wu ◽  
Shi Feng Geng ◽  
Yang Zhao

The uncertainty of driving behaviors of all cars and trajectories variation of preceding cars with changing path curvature make it hard for traditional radar-based Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) system to choose its valid target, which is caused by the deficient judgment about the preceding curves and the behaviors of preceding cars. Through statistics and classification of the trajectories that host and preceding objects generate, the proposed method could differentiate the operating conditions of each car, either in straight lane, on curve or in lane-change, thus front path prediction and host vehicles future lane estimation can be well fulfilled. From radar and host cars information a coordinate that changes under several criteria can be established, based on which the trajectories of all cars can be classified and analyzed. This complete method can find the valid target for ACC system and enable the system to overcome some typical defects of traditional ACC, such as the confusion between lane-change and curve-enter of preceding cars, and also the speed of preceding cars can be modified as soon as they enter curves. HIL test have been conducted to validate the method.


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