Design and implementation of an Intelligent Mobility Solution with Adaptive Cruise Control

Abstract

The primary aim for vehicle automation research is to enhance driver comfort. As the
number of cars on the road continues to rise, traffic congestion is reaching new
heights. Driving in an urban environment may be a gruelling experience. A lifesaver
for motorists whose survival depends on their ability to move across town will be an
effective traffic management system. Driver assistance systems that monitor the
vehicle's speed were first introduced with the introduction of the cruise control (CC)
[1]. Additional radars [11] and cameras were added to the original CC system,
resulting in the more advanced Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) [1]. When the
automobile is in difficult-to-maneuver situations, even the control system itself may
take over control of the vehicle. A new kind of control system was introduced when
the ACC was upgraded to Cooperative Adaptive Cruise Control (CACC). String
Stability and GPS [15] for precise movement have enhanced vehicle density while
reducing road accidents dramatically thanks to the platoon concept and its associated
inter-vehicle communication system. The paper sheds light on CACC from the
perspective of ACC.