Objectives:
First fully integrated autonomous control systems platform for on-demand, insurance-driven, SAE Level 4 operation of a connected autonomous vehicle.
Fleet of autonomous vehicles operating multiple journeys between Oxford and London.
Connected risk management to optimise overall autonomous fleet safety and operation
Secure, distributed data sharing.
Challenges:
Reliable and robust communication across a fleet of autonomous vehicles given bandwidth constraints.
Keeping costs viable without any loss in performance.
Integrating cybersecurity, insurance and data sharing into one system.
Target Outcomes:
Deploy a fleet of autonomous vehicles in urban areas and on motorways, culminating in multiple end-to-end journeys between Oxford and London.
Deliver a robust and secure system build with insurance-in-the-loop, and allowing distributed data sharing.
Milestones:
July 2017 – Project initiation
August 2017 – Finalised OS platform design
January 2018 – Completion of V2X development
June 2018 – Vehicle commissioning complete
March 2019 – Trial planning complete
June 2019 – Finalised connected risk approach
June 2019 – Completion of data gathering
June 2019 – Completion of vehicle trials
October 2019 – Finalised L20L4 Selenium development
November 2019 – Final trial complete
December 2019 – Project completion
