ENVELOPE Project Shines at ONI-CAV Workshop
The recent “Open Network Intelligence for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (ONI-CAV) Workshop,” held on 3 July at the University of Catania, offered a comprehensive look into the advancements and challenges surrounding Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (CAVs). The event provided a valuable platform for networking and dissemination, featuring insights from both academia and industry on the state of the art in CAV technology.
A standout highlight of the workshop was the presentation of the ENVELOPE Project by the project partners LINKS Foundation and Teoresi Group. The session, titled “From Research to the Road: ADAS and Connected Car,” focused on the project’s innovative approach to integrating advanced network solutions with CAV technology. ENVELOPE’s presentation underscored how its approach will enhance Connected and Cooperative Automated Mobility (CCAM), particularly through the Italian Pilot Site.
The workshop delved into the integration of CAVs—both aerial and terrestrial—with communication technology, exploring how this convergence is reshaping mobility patterns. Topics included the rise of Assisted and Automated Transportation within the Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) paradigm, where vehicles equipped with Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) such as high-definition cameras, radars, and LiDARs coordinate safely and efficiently. The role of V2X signals in facilitating seamless communication between vehicles and infrastructure was also a key discussion point.
The event also examined the role of aerial nodes, such as Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and High-Altitude Platforms (HAP), investigating their integration into ground networks. Potential applications for these aerial systems, including data traffic offloading and disaster relief, were discussed, along with the challenges posed by their energy limitations.
Overall, the ONI-CAV Workshop highlighted significant technological advancements and explored future directions for intelligent, efficient, and connected transportation systems. ENVELOPE’s contribution, focusing on its practical applications and pilot site implementation, demonstrated its critical role in advancing the future of connected and autonomous mobility.
