An Improved Multi-Object Adaptive Cruise Control Approach

Abstract Developments regarding driver assistant systems are one of the most active fields of research and development within the automotive industry. In the present paper, a longitudinal vehicle guidance concept for a multi-object Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) will be introduced. The goal is to design a reliable, computationally efficient and intuitive approach for ACC which maximizes the drivers comfort in dense traffic conditions. Development of the control structure, as well as the target selection approach, are the central aspects of the paper. The results are verified with measurement data from test drives on the Boulevard Peripherique in Paris.