Overview

Road applications linked to Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (CAVs) are developing rapidly in many parts of the World. Conditional Automation, with examples such as assisted parking & expressway autopilot, could become available shortly, whilst fully driverless road vehicle operation may be feasible and proven from a safety perspective from the end of this decade. Some countries have defined roadmaps for driverless trip-making and the next few years are expected to see rapid advances not only in technology, but also the enabling environment in terms of policy, regulation, ethics and sustainable business models.

Whilst cities are likely to pursue different scenarios, CAV technology may combine with electric powertrains, Intelligent Transport Systems and on-demand service models to transform the road user proposition and experience. In Dubai, the Roads and Transport Authority has a target that 25% of all trips in the Emirate will be driverless by 2030 and is looking at definitive use cases and what changes to physical and digital infrastructure may be required. This will challenge and evolve existing conventions around road planning, design and engineering. 

This Online Seminar from the CIHT Dubai Group considers the timelines, impacts, early applications and future prospects for CAVs through three contrasting presentations by professionals working in the field.

Programme

Autonomous Vehicles – The Future of Mobility? – Jochen Lohmiller (PTV)

To replace human drivers with a system is an underestimated challenge with which even global players struggle. But the achievements are visible, autonomous vehicles are no longer a futuristic vision and there are now many trials around the world. This presentation will provide an overview of features of autonomous vehicles, how they will drive compared to human drivers, the potential gains for safety and traffic flow, and what will an autonomous vehicle future look like.

Modelling Approaches for Autonomous Vehicles – Peter Sukennik (PTV)

Models for conventional vehicles have been developed for decades and rely on proven algorithms and empirical data. The rise of advanced driver assistance systems and development of automated vehicles require the adaptation of the simulation software. Depending on the question to be answered, different approaches are possible. This presentation shows the latest updates and current possibilities in the simulation of automated vehicles.   

Connected Vehicles – Near Term Benefits If We Act Now – Andrew Pearce (Atkins)

Whilst highly automated driving still has big hurdles to overcome, much of the benefits can be realised through connected vehicle and driver assistance technology which is already availble and just needs to be rolled out.  This presentation will outline the steps towards the driverless car, focusing on near horizon applications and actions needed to deploy them in the next few years.  Real world examples will demonstrate how road safety and road asset management can benefit.

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