Addressing Safety and Security Challenges in ML-based AV Software Stack – Remote Operation Support and Balancing Trade-offs

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Addressing Safety and Security Challenges in ML-based AV Software Stack – Remote Operation Support and Balancing Trade-offs

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Z. Morley Mao
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Yiheng Feng
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Principal Investigator(s):

Z. Morley Mao, Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science – The University of Michigan
Yiheng Feng, Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering – Purdue University
Assistant Director – Center for Road Safety (CRS)

Project Abstract:
In this work, we propose a framework that enables safe and secure human remote operation when AV systems require support due to the inherent limitations of ML models used. We develop an approach that can effectively detect and mitigate potentially malicious remote human operators, and satisfy the real-time requirements of remote operation despite possibly variable network conditions impacting the communication channel between the AV system and the remote operator. Our solution will be demonstrated on the Mcity 2.0 testbed as a means to validate the proposed design in realistic settings.

Institution(s): University of Michigan — Ann Arbor
Purdue University

Award Year: 2024

Research Focus: Safety, Cybersecurity, Mobility

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