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Development of an Autonomous Driving Vehicle for Garbage Collection in Residential Areas.
Jeong-Won Pyo1, Sang-Hyeon Bae1, Sung-Hyeon Joo1
1Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, College of Information and Communication Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea.
Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)
|December 11, 2022
Summary
This study developed an autonomous driving system for garbage collection in residential areas, defining specific operational design domains (ODD) and sensor configurations. The system successfully demonstrated autonomous driving capabilities and improved work efficiency in real-world tests.
Area of Science:
- Robotics
- Artificial Intelligence
- Urban Planning
Background:
- Autonomous driving technology is rapidly advancing, driven by deep learning.
- Current self-driving cars are primarily limited to highways, with urban and residential area deployment still under development.
- Specialized autonomous vehicles are needed for specific applications like residential services.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop an autonomous driving system tailored for garbage collection in residential complexes.
- To define an Operational Design Domain (ODD) specific to residential environments.
- To enhance the efficiency of garbage collection services through autonomous technology.
Main Methods:
- Defined ODD including vehicle length, speed, and driving conditions for residential areas.
- Integrated various sensors and devices for environmental recognition and external communication.
- Configured an autonomous driving system with object/lane recognition, route planning, vehicle manipulation, and anomaly detection.
Main Results:
- The developed autonomous vehicle successfully operated within the defined residential area.
- Autonomous driving functions, including object and lane recognition, performed appropriately in real-world tests.
- Experiments confirmed the vehicle's potential to support and improve garbage collection work efficiency.
Conclusions:
- The developed autonomous driving system is suitable for residential environments.
- The system demonstrates the feasibility of autonomous garbage collection in urban residential areas.
- This technology can significantly enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of municipal services.
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