Development of Platooning Technology with Road Condition Monitoring

Abstract

Abstract: In this paper, we present a complete platooning system using a time-delay algorithm. The platooning is achieved by measuring the driver inputs from the lead vehicle and sending these inputs to the trail vehicle with a time-delay so that the trail vehicle can exactly mimic the motion of the lead vehicle. This system also does a road condition monitor as an add-on benefit which will help in assisting the driver of the trail vehicle/vehicle which takes the same path. The function of this monitoring system is to analyse the road surface using a lead vehicle and acquire sensor data, this acquired sensor data helps in assisting drivers who take the same track. The combination of both this platooning method and road condition monitoring system could potentially reduce the current risk of utilising this semi-automated driving system. Index terms: Platooning, Semi-automated driving, Road condition monitoring, Time-delay algorithm.