Advances in Autonomous Vehicular Networks
A special issue of Electronics (ISSN 2079-9292). This special issue belongs to the section "Electrical and Autonomous Vehicles".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 March 2026 | Viewed by 1574
Special Issue Editors
Interests: autonomous vehicles; driver assistance systems; mixed reality; human–machine interaction; virtual vehicle testing
Interests: robotics; virtual reality; artificial intelligence; mechanics; wireless communication
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Dear Colleagues,
The field of autonomous vehicular networks (AVN) plays a major part in the development of autonomous driving systems. AVNs are communication networks, specifically designed to facilitate the seamless information exchange between autonomous vehicles and their surrounding environment. This interconnected ecosystem promises to revolutionize transportation by enhancing safety, optimizing traffic flow, and paving the way for a more efficient and sustainable transportation system.
This Special Issue brings together the cutting-edge research exploring the various facets of AVNs. The complexity of AVNs requires advanced cybersecurity strategies in order to address potential threats and safeguard communication integrity. We welcome articles focusing on advancements in communication protocols that ensure reliable, secure, and low-latency data exchanges between vehicles, infrastructure, and other network participants. Additionally, we are interested in research regarding cooperative driving strategies. This includes studies that explore how AVs can collaborate within the network to optimize traffic flow, improve safety via collision avoidance protocols, and enhance the overall driving efficiency.
Dr. Gheorghe-Daniel Voinea
Dr. Răzvan Gabriel Boboc
Dr. Cristian-Cezar Postelnicu
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- autonomous vehicle (AV)
- autonomous driving systems (ADS)
- advanced vehicle control
- driver assistance systems
- autonomous vehicular clouds and edges
- internet of vehicles (IoV)
- advanced vehicular networks
- connected autonomous vehicles (CAVs)
- vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication
- vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication
- cooperative driving systems
- low-latency communication networks
- cybersecurity
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