Acquisition of Intra-Vehicular Network Testbed

In the rapidly evolving landscape of connected and (semi-)autonomous vehicles, there is a vital, growing need for advanced communication systems to support the increasing complexity of in-vehicle electronics. More and more vehicles are making once-advanced technologies such as autonomous driving, advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), and infotainment features standard, increasing the demand for high-speed, reliable, and networking solutions. The Internet of Vehicles—a network of connected vehicles that share data with each other and their environment—can facilitate safer, more efficient transportation for all, but there is not enough data to begin to cost-effectively, efficiently, and safely implement these technologies into the real world. This study fills this research gap by proposing the use of a hardware and software testbed for intra-vehicular networks to explore the application of Automotive Ethernet and its potential uses. The adoption of Automotive Ethernet could enable the leveraging of new technologies and innovative processes in the context of a seamless, multimodal transportation system integrated with smart city environments. The testbed and study of intra-vehicular networks would facilitate the investigation of 1) research and training in the areas of basic and advanced electrical engineering, electronics and automotive technology, mechanical engineering, and mechatronics; 2) computer-based training and experimentation for research into intra-vehicular networks; and more.