Reactive Agent-based Model for Convergence of Autonomous Vehicles to Parallel Formations Heading to Predefined Directions of Motion

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Author(s):	Freitas, Vander L. S. ; Macau, Elbert E. N. ; VanDenHerik, J ; Rocha, AP ; Filipe, J Total Authors: 5
Document type:	Journal article
Source:	ICAART: PROCEEDINGS OF THE 9TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON AGENTS AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, VOL 1; v. N/A, p. 8-pg., 2017-01-01.
Abstract
In this work we introduce a reactive agent-based model for convergence of autonomous vehicles to parallel formations heading to predefined directions of motion. They interact via rules of repulsion, alignment and attraction. There is also an abstraction of the desired path of motion, represented by a virtual guiding vehicle, which shows the desired direction to be followed by the formation. We performed simulations with different combinations of interaction rules and studied the parameter space. Additionally, we simulate the occurrence of communication failure among agents and the presence of noise. The resulting formations are evaluated by three quantifiers. (AU)

FAPESP's process:	15/50122-0 - Dynamic phenomena in complex networks: basics and applications
Grantee:	Elbert Einstein Nehrer Macau
Support Opportunities:	Research Projects - Thematic Grants


FAPESP's process:	11/50151-0 - Dynamical phenomena in complex networks: fundamentals and applications
Grantee:	Elbert Einstein Nehrer Macau
Support Opportunities:	Research Projects - Thematic Grants