A Scaled Smart City for Experimental Validation of Connected and Automated Vehicles

The common thread that characterizes energy efficient mobility systems for smart cities is their interconnectivity which enables the exchange of massive amounts of data; this, in turn, provides the opportunity to develop a decentralized framework to process this information and deliver real-time control actions that optimize energy consumption and other associated benefits. To seize these opportunities, this paper describes the development of a scaled smart city providing a glimpse that bridges the gap between simulation and full scale implementation of energy efficient mobility systems. Using this testbed, we can quickly, safely, and affordably experimentally validate control concepts aimed at enhancing our understanding of the implications of next generation mobility systems.

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