The Collaborative Perception, Localization, and Decision Control of Intelligent Vehicles

Dear Colleagues,

As artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies advance, autonomous vehicle technology has seen substantial development. High-precision localization, decision-making, and planning are pivotal for ensuring the safety and reliability of intelligent vehicles. Autonomous vehicles must accurately ascertain their positions in intricate traffic scenarios and make swift, precise driving decisions based on real-time traffic data.

High-precision localization encompasses not only the determination of the vehicle's absolute position on the road but also the real-time perception of the environment and the establishment of relative positioning using various sensors, even in lightweight or mapless conditions. Decision-making and planning constitute the core of the vehicle's "brain". It necessitates an integrated consideration of various sensor data, traffic regulations, and anticipated driving behaviors to formulate optimal driving actions and trajectories.

Governments and related enterprises worldwide are diligently exploring the practical deployment of autonomous vehicles. This includes a range of applications such as self-driving taxis, sanitation vehicles, trunk logistics, enclosed campuses, ports, and mining areas, all of which have the demand and potential for the implementation of autonomous driving technology.

This Special Issue is dedicated to compiling and showcasing the latest research findings in the domain of high-precision localization and decision-making for autonomous vehicles. We encourage submissions of innovative scholarly work spanning theoretical studies, algorithm development, system design, and case studies of practical applications. We hope these contributions will provide theoretical underpinnings and technical guidance, propelling the advancement of autonomous driving technology.

Dr. Chuang Qian
Guest Editor

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