ANR

ANR "Valet" (2016-18)

The ANR VALET, led by A. Spalanzani, proposes a novel approach for solving car-sharing vehicles redistribution problem using vehicle platoons guided by professional drivers. An optimal routing algorithm is in charge of defining platoons drivers' routes to the parking areas where the followers are parked in a complete automated mode. The consortium is made of 2 academic partners: Inria (RITS, Chroma, Prima) and Ircyyn Ecole Centrale de Nantes and the AKKA company. The phD student (Pavan Vashista) recruited in this project focus on integrating models of human behaviors to evaluate and communicate a risk to pedestrians that may encounter the trajectory of the VALET vehicle. His phD thesis started in february 2016 and is codirected by D. Vaufreydaz (Inria/PervasiveInteraction).

ANR "HIANIC" (2017-20)

The HIANIC project, led by A. Spalanzani, proposes to endow autonomous vehicles with smart behaviors (cooperation, negotiation, socially acceptable movements) that better suit complex SharedSpace situations. It will integrate models of human behaviors (pedestrian, crowds and passengers), social rules, as well as smart navigation strategies that will manage interdependent behaviors of road users and of cybercars. The consortium is made of 3 academic partners: Inria (RITS, Chroma, Pervasive Interaction teams), Lig Laboratory (Magma team) and LS2N laboratory (ARMEN and PACCE teams). A. Spalanzani is the leader of this project.

PIA Ademe "CAMPUS" (2017-20)

The CAMPUS project aims to identify, develop and deploy new functions for the autonomous cars in urban environments. In this project, Chroma will focus on finding solutions to navigate in complex situations such as crowded environments or dense traffic. The consortium is made of 1 academic partner: Inria (Rits and Chroma teams) and 3 companies: Safran electronics, Gemalto and Valeo.