• Journal of the Korean Institute of Intelligent Systems
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• v.19 no.3
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• pp.381-387
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• 2009

This paper is presented simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) based on feature map and path-planning using modified genetic algorithm for efficient driving of autonomous vehicle. The biggest problem for autonomous vehicle from now is environment adaptation. There are two cases that its new location is recognized in the new environment and is identified under unknown or new location in the map related kid-napping problem. In this paper, SLAM based on feature map using ultrasonic sensor is proposed to solved the environment adaptation problem in autonomous driving. And a modified genetic algorithm employed to optimize path-planning. We designed and built an autonomous vehicle. The proposed algorithm is applied the autonomous vehicle to show the performance. Experimental result, we verified that fast optimized path-planning and efficient SLAM is possible.

• The Journal of The Korea Institute of Intelligent Transport Systems
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• v.19 no.6
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• pp.235-249
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• 2020

The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport established safety standards for Level 3 autonomous vehicles for the first time in the world in December 2019, and specified the safety standards for conditional autonomous driving systems. Accordingly, it is necessary to analyze the influence of various driving environments on take-over. In this study, using a driving simulator, we investigated how traffic conditions and weather conditions affect take-over time and stabilization time. The experimental procedure was conducted in the order of preliminary training, practice driving, and test driving, and the test driving was conducted by dividing into a traffic density and geometry experiment and a weather environment experiment. As a result of the experiment, it was analyzed that the traffic volume and weather environment did not affect the take-over time and take-over stabilization time, and only the curve radius affects take-over stabilization time.

• Electronics and Telecommunications Trends
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• v.32 no.4
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• pp.40-47
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• 2017

자율주행 맵은 도로의 주행환경 정보(차로, 도로 마크, 신호등의 위치 등)와 시간에 따라 변화하는 동적 주행환경 정보(장애물 출현, 일시적인 통행제한, 긴급한 도로 복구, 교차로 교통혼잡 등)로 구성된다. 자율주행 맵 생성 및 갱신 기술은 차로 구분선이나, 도로 교통과 관련된 실시간 갱신 주기 측면에서 더욱 세밀하고, 정확한 위치 정보가 요구되며, 또한, 최신성을 유지하는 기능을 가진다. 이러한 고정밀 지도의 세밀함과 정확성, 최신성은 자율주행 서비스를 위해 요구되는 필수적인 요소이다. 클라우드와 연계하여 생성되는 자율주행 맵은 차량 운행 시 수집되는 정보를 클라우드에 축적하여 가공함으로써, 시간과 인력 투입을 통해 데이터를 취득하고 지도를 구축하는 면에서 작업 품을 효과적으로 개선하는 데 도움이 된다. 유지와 보수 측면에서는 정기적으로 또는 신속하게 갱신하여 최신의 정보를 유지하는 장점이 있다. 본고에서는 자율주행 맵을 생성하고 갱신하는 클라우드 연계 플랫폼과 연구 결과 일부를 소개한다.

• Proceedings of the Korean Society of Broadcast Engineers Conference
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• 2016.11a
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• pp.169-171
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• 2016

본 논문에서는 일반 자연 영상에서 주로 적용되어 왔던 안개 제거 기법을 기반으로 하여 악천후 상황의 도로 주행 영상을 개선하는 방법을 제안한다. 악천후 상황이란 안개가 있거나 비, 눈이 오는 상황을 의미한다. 도로를 주행하는 환경에서는 비나 눈이 오는 경우에도 안개가 있는 상황과 비슷하기 때문에 안개 제거 기법을 기반으로 하여 악천후 환경의 영상을 개선한다. 우선 최신의 안개 제거 기법 중 하나인 non-local prior 기반의 기법을 도로 주행 영상에 적용 하였을 경우 문제점이 발생하게 되는데 그에 대한 원인을 분석한다. 그리고 이러한 문제점을 해결하기 위하여 예상된 전달량을 보정한다. 모의 실험을 통해 제안하는 방법을 적용하여 도로 주행 영상에서 발생한 문제점을 완화하고 악천후 상황이 개선된 결과를 얻었다.

• The Journal of The Korea Institute of Intelligent Transport Systems
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• v.22 no.2
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• pp.195-211
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• 2023

For the commercialization For the commercialization of autonomous vehicles (AV), the operational design domain (ODD) of automated driving systems (ADS) is to be clearly defined. A common language and consistent format must be prepared so that AV-related stakeholders can understand ODD at the same level. Therefore, overseas countries are presenting a standardized ODD framework and developing scenarios that can evaluate ADS-specific functions based on ODD. However, ODD includes conditions reflecting the characteristics of each country, such as road environment, weather environment, and traffic environment. Thus, it is necessary to clearly understand the meaning of the items defined overseas and to harmonize them to reflect the specific domestic conditions. Therefore, in this study, domestic optimization of the ODD classification system was performed by analyzing the domestic driving environment based on international standards. The driving environment of currently operating self-driving car test districts (Sangam, Seoul, and Gwangju) was investigated using the developed domestic ODD items. Then, based on the results obtained, the ranges of the ODDs in each test district were determined and compared.

• Electronics and Telecommunications Trends
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• v.28 no.4
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• pp.35-44
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• 2013

과거 드라마로 인기를 끌었던 전격 Z 작전에서 키트는 우리에게 자율주행 자동차라는 환상을 심어주었다. 이러한 자율주행 자동차가 이제는 꿈이 아닌 현실로 다가오고 있다. 자율주행 자동차에 대한 정의를 내려보면 운전자의 개입 없이 주변환경을 인식하고, 주행 상황을 판단하여, 차량을 제어함으로써 스스로 주어진 목적지까지 주행하는 자동차를 말한다. 이러한 자율주행 자동차는 교통사고를 줄이고 교통 효율성을 높이며 연료를 절감하고 운전을 대신해줌으로써, 편의를 증대시킬 수 있는 미래 개인 교통수단이 될 것으로 기대된다. 본고에서는 자율주행 자동차의 기술 구성 요소와 관련된 기술 개발 동향에 대해서 기술하고, 자율주행 자동차가 실제 적용되기 위해 필요한 법적인 문제와 향후 전망에 대해서 살펴본다.

• The Journal of The Korea Institute of Intelligent Transport Systems
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• v.23 no.1
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• pp.42-60
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• 2024

This study analyzed the characteristics of mixed traffic flows with autonomous vehicles on highway weaving sections and assessed the safety of vehicle-following pairs based on surrogate safety indicators. The intelligent driver model (IDM) was utilized to emulate the driving behavior of autonomous vehicles, and the weaving sections were divided into lengths of 300 and 600 meters for analysis within a micro-traffic simulation (VISSIM). Although significant differences were found in the average speed, density, and headway between the two sections through t-test results, no significant differences were observed when comparing the number of conflicts per indicator and the vehicle-following pair. Four safety indicators were selected for the mixed traffic evaluation based on their ability to represent risk levels similar to those perceived by drivers. The safety analysis, based on the selected four indicators, determined that autonomous vehicles following other autonomous vehicles were the safest pairing. Future research should focus on integrating these indicators into a single comprehensive index for analysis.

• The Journal of The Korea Institute of Intelligent Transport Systems
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• v.19 no.1
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• pp.17-31
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• 2020

In this study, a study was conducted to analyze the factors affecting the acceptability for autonomous vehicles. The previous studies were reviewed to sturdy the acceptance factors and The PLS Structral equation model was used to analyze the acceptance factors. While the existing research focused on technical safety, this study comprehensively analyze safety, convenience, economy, environment, and ethical factors. The PLS model was analyzed to significant the factors that affect the acceptability for autonomous vehicles in the order of safety, economy, convenience and environment.

• Journal of Korean Society of Transportation
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• v.30 no.3
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• pp.43-55
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• 2012

Bicycle is an environment-friendly transport mode contributing to a more sustainable transportation systems. To innovatively increase the use of bicycle as a significant transport mode, bicycle-friendly roadway environment should be provided. This study proposes a method to evaluate cycling environment based on the analysis of data collected from an specially equipped probe bicycle. The inertial measurement unit(IMU) consisting of a gyro sensor, accelerometer, and a global positioning systems(GPS) receiver was installed on the probe bicycle. Cycling stability index(CSI) and bicycle speed data were used as inputs of the proposed evaluation framework adopting the Fault Tree Analysis, which is a well-known technique for the risk analysis. The outcomes of this study will serve as an intelligent assesment tool for cycling environment.

• Transactions of the Korean Society of Mechanical Engineers A
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• v.41 no.11
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• pp.1047-1053
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• 2017

The range data acquired by 2D/3D LIDAR, a core sensor for autonomous navigation of an unmanned ground vehicle, is effectively used for ground modeling and obstacle detection. Within the ambiguous boundary of a road environment, however, LIDAR does not provide enough information to analyze the traversable region. This paper presents a new method to analyze a candidate area using the characteristics of LIDAR reflectivity for better detection of a traversable region. We detected a candidate traversable area through the front zone of the vehicle using the learning process of LIDAR reflectivity, after calibration of the reflectivity of each channel. We validated the proposed method of a candidate traversable region detection by performing experiments in the real operating environment of the unmanned ground vehicle.