Remote Operations and Perspectives for CCAM - Status review from research, private and public Sector

Kurzfassung

With recent developments in vehicle automation and connectivity, remote management operations are one of the fast-emerging fields, which can support as an enabler and serve as a booster for the realization of connected, cooperative and automated mobility (CCAM) services on public roads. Remote management operations encompass activities such as system monitoring, dispatch strategies, remote assistance related to specific driving tasks and teleoperations or remote driving. In accordance with high-level strategies around the world in favor of the development of automated and connected road mobility, automation is a lot more than just vehicle automation, arriving with great promises for a safer, greener, more flexible and efficient mobility for all. In that perspective, achieving those promises means to build a systemic approach, including remote operation capabilities, which are a necessity for successful CCAM deployment as can be seen at current operational CCAM services around the world. Remote management operations can on one hand enhance the performance of vehicle automation systems by overcoming certain gaps in the Operational Design Domain (ODD) or even expand the ODD; and, on the other hand it is of utmost importance to address human factors associated with responsible vehicle automation operations. New legislation in several countries that explicitly permit remote operation of vehicles on public roads, including France, Germany, the United Kingdom and some US states, clear the way for remote operation on public roads and give reason to expect a timely deployment of the technology in public space. The session will discuss the needs for remote management operations in the perspective of automated road services, explore both the opportunities and challenges with the panelists, who will share their insights and experience based on real life (pre)deployment and engage in an interactive discussion, allowing the audience to participate.