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Building a mathematics model for lane-change technology of autonomous vehicles

  • Phuong, Pham Anh;Phap, Huynh Cong;Tho, Quach Hai
    • ETRI Journal
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    • v.44 no.4
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    • pp.641-653
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    • 2022
  • In the process of autonomous vehicle motion planning and to create comfort for vehicle occupants, factors that must be considered are the vehicle's safety features and the road's slipperiness and smoothness. In this paper, we build a mathematical model based on the combination of a genetic algorithm and a neural network to offer lane-change solutions of autonomous vehicles, focusing on human vehicle control skills. Traditional moving planning methods often use vehicle kinematic and dynamic constraints when creating lane-change trajectories for autonomous vehicles. When comparing this generated trajectory with a man-generated moving trajectory, however, there is in fact a significant difference. Therefore, to draw the optimal factors from the actual driver's lane-change operations, the solution in this paper builds the training data set for the moving planning process with lane change operation by humans with optimal elements. The simulation results are performed in a MATLAB simulation environment to demonstrate that the proposed solution operates effectively with optimal points such as operator maneuvers and improved comfort for passengers as well as creating a smooth and slippery lane-change trajectory.

A Study on the Evaluation of Vehicle Operation Prior to Autonomous Vehicle Technology Deployment in Urban Area (도심지역 자율주행 자동차기술 적용을 위한 차량운행에 관한 연구)

  • Chang, Kyung-Jin;Yoo, Song-Min
    • The Journal of the Korea Contents Association
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    • v.19 no.12
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    • pp.452-459
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    • 2019
  • In order for an autonomous vehicle to be commercialized, it is necessary to conduct a safety test for every aspect. Considering the implementation of the autonomous vehicles technologies to the highest level, it is necessary to analyze the possible scenarios in the most complex environment as in the urban area. It should be confirmed whether autonomous vehicles can be operated with conventional traffic signal environment. It is also required to confirm the ability of autonomous vehicles in interacting with other vehicles, and coping with possible accidents on the road. In this study, the evaluation factors of autonomous vehicles in the road environment are selected by referring to the other evaluation protocols like ADAS. Study result would be reflected in establishing the autonomous vehicle evaluation method for different test environment along with various technology implementation level.

Mechanism Design of Cube Satellite for Multi-deployable Structures and Autonomous System Operation after Launcher Separation (복수구조 전개 및 발사체 분리직후 시스템 자동운용을 위한 큐브위성의 메커니즘 설계)

  • Lee, Myoung-Jae;Jung, Hyun-Mo;Oh, Hyun-Ung
    • Journal of Aerospace System Engineering
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    • v.7 no.3
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    • pp.20-25
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    • 2013
  • In case of cube satellite, it is difficult to realize the same performance as commercial satellite due to its highly restricted unit accommodation space. To maximize the performance of the cube satellite, design concept considering the multi-function of satellite is required. In this paper, mechanism design of cube satellite which is applicable for the holding and release of multi-deployable structures has been proposed and investigated. In addition, a switch mechanism design for the autonomous system operation just after the cube satellite separation from P-POD has also been proposed. The effectiveness of the mechanism design for holding and release of multi-deployable structures has been demonstrated by EM test of the holding and release mechanism.

Study on Load Analysis of Propulsion System using SOM (자기조직화지도를 이용한 추진시스템의 전력부하분석 연구)

  • Jang, Jae-Hee;Oh, Jin-Seok
    • Journal of Ocean Engineering and Technology
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    • v.33 no.5
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    • pp.447-453
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    • 2019
  • Recently, environmental regulations have been strengthened for SOX, NOX, and CO2, which are ship exhaust gases. In addition, according to the 4th Industrial Revolution, research on autonomous ship technology has become active and interest in electric propulsion systems is increasing. This paper analyzes the power load characteristics of an electric propulsion ship, which is the basic technology for an autonomous ship, in terms of energy management. For the load analysis, data were collected for a 6,800 TEU container ship with a mechanical propulsion system, and the propulsion load was converted to an electric power load and clustered according to the characteristics using a SOM (Self-Organizing Map). As a result of the load analysis, it was confirmed that the load characteristics of the ship could be explained by the operation mode of the ship.

An Autonomous Operational Service System for Machine Vision-based Inspection towards Smart Factory of Manufacturing Multi-wire Harnesses

  • Seung Beom, Hong;Kyou Ho, Lee
    • Journal of information and communication convergence engineering
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    • v.20 no.4
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    • pp.317-325
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    • 2022
  • In this study, we propose a technological system designed to provide machine vision-based automatic inspection and autonomous operation services for an entire process related to product inspection in wire harness manufacturing. The smart factory paradigm is a valuable and necessary goal, small companies may encounter steep barriers to entry. Therefore, the best approach is to develop towards this approach gradually in stages starting with the relatively simple improvement to manufacturing processes, such as replacing manual quality assurance stages with machine vision-based inspection. In this study, we consider design issues of a system based on the proposed technology and describe an experimental implementation. In addition, we evaluated the implementation of the proposed technology. The test results show that the adoption of the proposed machine vision-based automatic inspection and operation service system for multi-wire harness production may be considered justified, and the effectiveness of the proposed technology was verified.

Loosely Coupled LiDAR-visual Mapping and Navigation of AMR in Logistic Environments (실내 물류 환경에서 라이다-카메라 약결합 기반 맵핑 및 위치인식과 네비게이션 방법)

  • Choi, Byunghee;Kang, Gyeongsu;Roh, Yejin;Cho, Younggun
    • The Journal of Korea Robotics Society
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    • v.17 no.4
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    • pp.397-406
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    • 2022
  • This paper presents an autonomous mobile robot (AMR) system and operation algorithms for logistic and factory facilities without magnet-lines installation. Unlike widely used AMR systems, we propose an EKF-based loosely coupled fusion of LiDAR measurements and visual markers. Our method first constructs occupancy grid and visual marker map in the mapping process and utilizes prebuilt maps for precise localization. Also, we developed a waypoint-based navigation pipeline for robust autonomous operation in unconstrained environments. The proposed system estimates the robot pose using by updating the state with the fusion of visual marker and LiDAR measurements. Finally, we tested the proposed method in indoor environments and existing factory facilities for evaluation. In experimental results, this paper represents the performance of our system compared to the well-known LiDAR-based localization and navigation system.

A Study on the Development of Educational Subjects for Nurturing Autonomous Ship Officers Using Delphi Survey (델파이 조사를 활용한 자율운항선 해기사 양성을 위한 교과목 개발에 관한 연구)

  • Son, Jang-Yun;Shin, Yong-John
    • Journal of Korea Port Economic Association
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    • v.39 no.3
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    • pp.33-46
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    • 2023
  • The Autonomous ships are equipped with a function to judge and navigate the sea conditions on their own, so the job of the ship officer who operates it changes. The educational curriculum to nurture ship officer with the ability to operate and manage autonomous ships must also be changed. This study aimed to develop the curriculum for training autonomous ship officer by using the Delphi survey method suitable for predicting the uncertain future. Among the current 61 subjects for training ship officer identified in the Delphi survey, 32 subjects with high importance should be maintained in the training for autonomous ship officer, and subjects with low importance should be abolished or integrated into other subjects. These subjects were collectively referred to as 'general courses'. The expert panel of the Delphi survey suggested 42 items as new subjects, with 18 items of 'high', 14 items of 'middle', and 10 items of 'low'. Through in-depth analysis of these items by experts, 27 subjects were adjusted and three courses were proposed : 1)'Basic course(10 courses)' for developing basic capabilities such as basic theories for understanding advanced technology and information applied to autonomous ships, 2)'Job course(10 courses)' for practical competency directly related to autonomous ship operation, 3)'Intensive course(7 subjects)' for fostering land remote operators of autonomous ships. Since the introduction and spread of autonomous ships will progress rapidly, research to develop and supplement autonomous ship pilot training courses should be continued by reflecting the level of autonomous navigation of autonomous ships.

A Study on the Current Situation of and Developmental Direction for Small Libraries in Seoul by Autonomous District (서울시 작은도서관의 자치구별 운영 현황 및 발전방향 제안 연구)

  • Noh, Younghee;Han, Mun-Seong;Lee, Geun-Hwa;Choi, Man-Ho
    • Journal of Korean Library and Information Science Society
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    • v.48 no.2
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    • pp.121-158
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    • 2017
  • The purpose of this study was to propose the developmental direction for small libraries based on a set of various situational analysis of small libraries in Seoul. By analyzing the operational status of the autonomous regions of different operating methods, we also pursued qualitative enhancement of small libraries by autonomous district by proposing optimized operation methods. As a consequence of the study, it was analyzed that the public and private libraries need to be distinguished in consideration of the characteristics of operation according to the operating entity rather than uniform budget support and guidance management. That is, the small libraries scattered throughout Seoul were founded by the principal of their establishment for the purpose of providing knowledge information and reading culture service within the public activity area. Therefore, if Seoul intervenes and manages under the current situation, where the libraries are operating independently in accordance with the purpose of establishment, regardless of whether they meet the user requirements or not in terms of quality or quantity, various problems may be caused. In this background, it seems appropriate to restrict the library management in line with relevant regulations.