Goal 1 (Thrust 1). Vertical-Driven, Mobility-Aware Wireless Innovations in 5G Networks.
We will advance innovative vertical-driven, mobility-aware wireless networking frameworks to overcome critical low-latency and high-mobility challenges in 5G networks. This includes O-RAN RIC-based mobility-aware RAN architectures, trajectory-driven proactive handovers, mobility-aware link adaptation, and predictive radio resource allocation mechanisms. These solutions ensure robust, proactive, and high-performance communication for remote and cooperative driving in extreme mobility scenarios.
Goal 2 (Thrust 2). Unified Vehicle Stack for Remote and Cooperative Driving.
We will develop an integrated vehicle software and sensor stack that enables real-time acquisition, processing, and delivery of onboard sensor data, along with remote vehicle control capabilities. By combining V2N- and V2V-enabled communications with network-compute optimization, we will support situation-aware cooperative driving, reducing latency and enhancing reliability for teleoperated and partially autonomous vehicles.
Goal 3 (Thrust 3). Cloud Teleoperation Station for Remote and Cooperative Driving.
We will design and implement a cloud-based teleoperation station that supports multi-stream, multi-modal data fusion to enhance situation awareness for remote operators. This includes baseline video/data pipelines, command-and-control processing, and application-level QoE enhancements. The teleoperation station will serve as the central hub for monitoring, controlling, and coordinating cooperative vehicle fleets in real time.
Goal 4 (Thrust 4). Vertical-Driven Cross-Sector Horizontal APIs.
We will enable seamless integration across network, vehicle, and application layers through standardized, vertical-driven APIs. These include network-to-application, application-to-network, teleoperation station, and V2V communication APIs, facilitating interoperability and real-time information exchange to support coordinated remote and cooperative driving.
Goal 5 (Thrust 5). Testing, Evaluation, and Pilot Demonstration.
We will conduct rigorous testing and evaluation of all system components, using simulation/emulation and wireless testbeds for integration and end-to-end assessment. The project culminates in pilot demonstrations at Mcity test-track facilities, validating the performance, reliability, and safety of the proposed technologies in realistic and challenging driving environments.
