Towards Cooperative Maneuvering Simulation: Tools and Architecture

Cooperative Maneuvering is a well-known application in the field of Cooperative, Connected, and Automated Mobility (CCAM). However, extensions are desired to offer more efficient, reliable, and safer solutions. With the introduction of the latest 5G technology, such features can be finally supported with the backup of real-time measurements of multiple vehicles on the road. Projects like the European 5G-CARMEN, address such challenges by designing and implementing edge and cloud based services that take advantage of 5G's high performance and reliability. This paper addresses the simulation of a Cooperative Maneuvering function in the context of the 5G-CARMEN project. Cooperative Maneuvering allows safer and more efficient navigation among multiple vehicles by applying optimal driving strategies. The simulation focuses on the scenario where a vehicle is on the entry lane of a highway and it needs to perform a lane change. Therefore, vehicles depending on their distance and location are advised to apply appropriate actions to make this lane change possible. Additionally, to find the best simulator for a Cooperative Maneuvering implementation a systematic survey of four simulators presents.