Development of Autonomous small EV in Japan aging society

Abstract

In Kitakyushu city, more than 25 % people are older than 65 years old. The roads in residential area for the people are very narrow, very steep slope and vulnerable. Some needs assessment for small electric vehicle at some event and community activity was done. Based on the survey result and topographical features, the small electric vehicle for elderly person was selected and was modified and the automatic driving system was built. Automatic driving and platooning using Zigbee or Digimesh to exchange driving data between vehicles were built and tested.