Automated Vehicle Marshalling: The First Functionally Safe V2X Service for Connected Automated Driving

Kurzfassung

Automated Vehicle Marshalling (AVM) is an innovative technology poised to transform the automotive industry by enabling automated vehicles to be wirelessly controlled within geofenced areas along with guaranteed Functional Safety (FuSa). Significant investments from major automakers and suppliers are creating a momentum for the development of the SAE Level 4 driverless technology. Standardization is a necessary precursor for the mass deployment of AVM, which involves the collaborative efforts of academia, international standardization bodies (e.g. ISO, ETSI and SAE) and industrial consortia like VDA and 5GAA. This paper outlines the current standards work and deployment status of AVM, elaborates on the core vehicle motion control mechanisms, FuSa principles, communication interfaces, message formats and spectrum requirements. Through this comprehensive examination, the paper aims to address how AVM can be seamlessly integrated into future Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) ecosystems. As the automotive industry accelerates towards automation and connectivity, AVM presents a significant paradigm shift in vehicle maneuvering and control in plants, depots, parking facilities and at charging stations.