Autonomous & Connected Vehicles Inclusion
Blast Detroit Autonomous and Connected Vehicle Inclusion project is to ensure that there is inclusion in the Connected Vehicles and Autonomous Vehicle (CAV) developmental stages that include accommodations for seniors, and people with mobility challenges as required under The Americans With Disability Act. Connected vehicle technologies enable all types of vehicles, roadways, infrastructure, and mobile devices to communicate and share vital transportation information. This communication between engineers, designers, auto companies, elected officials including the general public will accelerate the development of autonomous vehicles.
The primary communications technology used to support connected vehicle applications is dedicated short-range communications (DSRC), which is similar to Wi-Fi. DSRC provides fast, secure, and reliable communications, and is not vulnerable to interference which is necessary for connected vehicle applications.
To see how connected vehicle technology works, click on the numbers in the illustration below.
Roadside Unit (RSU)
Devices that send messages to, and receives messages from, nearby vehicles. The RSU operates from a fixed position or a portable device, and includes a processor, data storage and communications capabilities on a secure channel with other equipped vehicles RSUs use Dedicated Short Range Communications (DSRC).