Connected and Autonomous Vehicle Technologies Workshop

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Connected and Autonomous Vehicle Technologies in the Transportation Cyber-Physical Systems (TCPS)

Center for Connected Multimodal Mobility (C2M2) A USDOT Tier 1 University Transportation Center

The ever-increasing congestion along major corridors and cities, both in the United States and abroad, has hindered global economic progress and quality of life. Apart from the operational challenges, each year more than 35,000 people die from traffic crashes in the U.S. alone. Connected and autonomous vehicle (CAV) technologies show great promise in reducing or eliminating these operational and safety problems that impart a heavy toll on our economy and day-to-day lives. CAV technologies enable vehicles, pedestrians, mobile devices, and traffic signals to work collaboratively to help eliminate crashes, reduce traffic congestion, and thereby, improve travel time.  The Center for Connected Multimodal Mobility (C2M2) headquartered at Clemson University, a U.S. Department of Transportation Tier 1 University Transportation Center, is providing a one-day workshop and training on connected and autonomous vehicle technologies in the Transportation Cyber-Physical Systems (TCPS) on March 27, 2019.  Dr. Mashrur “Ronnie” Chowdhury, the Director of C2M2 and the Eugene Douglas Mays Professor of Transportation at Clemson University, will lead this training and workshop program. The objective of this training and workshop program is to provide fundamental knowledge about CAV software and hardware. Attendees will learn about CAV systems basics, and they will receive hands-on training on CAV simulation software. Attendees will also get exposure to real-world connected vehicle devices, such as on-board unit and roadside unit. The following is the training and workshop outline:

  • Session 1 (Morning (10 AM – 11 AM); March 27, CMI Room #236, Greenville):  Overview of CAV in the Transportation Cyber-Physical Systems (TCPS);
  • Session 2: (Morning (11 AM – 12 PM); March 27, CMI Room #236, Greenville): Introduction to CAVs in a simulation environment
  • Session 3 (Afternoon (1 PM – 3:30 PM); March 27, CMI Room #236, Greenville): Hands-on training on implementation of CAV applications in a simulation environment.

Training will be interactive with hands-on experience with connected and autonomous vehicle simulation software and example problems. Each attendee is requested to bring a personal laptop to use for the simulation example problems.

Please contact c2m2@clemson.edu to reserve your spot.