Intelligent Embedded Systems Platform for Vehicular Cyber-Physical Systems

Abstract

Intelligent vehicular cyber-physical systems (ICPSs) increase the reliability, efficiency and adaptability of urban mobility systems. Notably, ICPSs enable autonomous transportation in smart cities, exemplified by the emerging fields of self-driving cars and advanced air mobility. Nonetheless, the deployment of ICPSs raises legitimate concerns surrounding safety assurance, cybersecurity threats, communication reliability, and data management. Addressing these issues often necessitates specialised platforms to cater to the heterogeneity and complexity of ICPSs. To address this challenge, this paper presents a comprehensive CPS to explore, develop and test ICPSs and intelligent vehicular algorithms. A customisable embedded system is realised using a field programmable gate array, which is connected to a supervisory computer to enable networked operations and support advanced multi-agent algorithms. The platform remains compatible with multiple vehicular sensors, communication protocols and human–machine interfaces, essential for a vehicle to perceive its surroundings, communicate with collaborative systems, and interact with its occupants. The proposed CPS thereby offers a practical resource to advance ICPS development, comprehension, and experimentation in both educational and research settings. By bridging the gap between theory and practice, this tool empowers users to overcome the complexities of ICPSs and contribute to the emerging fields of autonomous transportation and intelligent vehicular systems.

An Advanced Path Planning and UAV Relay System: Enhancing Connectivity in Rural Environments

“…Currently, such incidents are handled by calling the appropriate emergency services to receive aid and/or rescue. Autonomous vehicles and UAVs have also increased in popularity over the past decade [1] and have been adopted by mountain rescue (MR) teams to exploit their versatility and diverse sensors for such missions [2]. Mountainous areas, however, tend to have poor signal coverage, with little or no coverage in many zones [3].…”