TASTE

The design of autonomous vehicles that are safe, durable and efficient in terms of cost and autonomy is a first technological challenge. In particular, this type of autonomous vehicle requires, on the one hand, dedicated localization equipment to manage static and dynamic obstacles in order to ensure real-time guidance, and on the other hand, means of plastic interfacing, communication and information gathering to guarantee the system's operational reliability and passenger safety.

However, while technological mastery of autonomy is an unavoidable prerequisite, it is not enough to make autonomous vehicles a " miracle " solution. The second challenge lies in the ability of the " autonomous vehicles " solution to provide real added value in terms of use, thanks to its flexibility, once the mobility challenges have been identified, possibly in advance, while remaining economically viable.

This challenge is essentially organizational in nature, with most of the issues encountered relating to logistics. In particular, the design of an efficient solution is a matter for robust optimization, to take into account the intrinsically dynamic, multi-objective nature of the system (maximizing the quality of service offered to customers, minimizing the overall cost of transport, etc.

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The realization of this project is based on a multi-criteria service optimization model and the use of new technologies. At the technological level, the aim is to take advantage of new on-board communication resources both on the vehicle and on the infrastructure to ensure a mobility service that is interoperable with traditional transport (bus, tramway, etc.) and reliable. The expected result is the implementation of an innovative transport solution for the "first or last kilometer", well integrated into its ecosystem. The service's feasibility will be demonstrated on the Mont-Houy campus of the University of Valenciennes, to facilitate access to various buildings such as the Transalley technopole (Région - Programme START-AIRR)