A cooperative driver model for traffic simulations

Abstract

In this paper, a cooperative driver model for a multi-agent traffic simulation is proposed. The model combines maneuver-based trajectory planning of the vehicles with a cooperative conflict resolving. The proposed model is able to provide a safe drive in complex traffic situations at the highest possible speed. The idea of the model and its feasibility have been verified in complex scenarios such as line change under heavy traffic, highway entering or highway crossing. Moreover, the developed cooperative driver model is being integrated with a human operated driving simulator that enables verification of the proposed model in mixed scenarios enriching the simulation for a human driver with highly cooperative background traffic; thus, providing a platform for further studies on benefits of assistive technologies. The paper provides description of the proposed model and its early evaluation on the selected scenarios in a multi-agent traffic simulation.