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Over the past few years, automated shared ride services have been increasingly tested on public roads, with several pilot projects taking place in North Carolina. Although these ride- sharing services can navigate structured traffic environments effectively, the autonomous systems remain prone to challenges in complex or atypical scenarios. Should the autonomous driving system fail, it may lead the vehicles to crash or stall, creating potential hazards and congestion on the roadways. This study introduces a human-in-the-loop fallback operation through the establishment of a remote-operated driving system. The proposed approach develops a reliable software and communication architecture to facilitate connectivity between Connected Autonomous Vehicles (CAVs) and the remote-operated driving station. The ROS2 framework and WebSocket protocol grant access to vehicle perception and control, ensuring robust communication with the remote driving control system. Additionally, the research outlines guidelines for the fallback procedure and safety measures to enhance the overall reliability of remotely operated CAVs.

Publication Date

4-1-2025

Keywords

Connected Autonomous Vehicle, Connectivity, Remote-operated driving, Web Socket

Safe Remote Operation of Connected Automated Vehicles

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