Development of a sensor fusion system for the navigation and control of an autonomous electric vehicle

The paper presents an intelligent light electric vehicle (LEV) that is developed based on sensor fusion system to achieve the functions of self path planning and navigation, autonomous driving, and collision warning in the so-called "last mile" service scenario. The LEV is designed to have a function of auto driving by using fuzzy control strategy. Two modes of path planning method are proposed and the planning efficiency is illustrated via computer simulations. The collision warning system is also considered to help the driver or auto driving system to ensure the safety of driver and pedestrians. The performances of sensor fusion system are shown through the computer simulations.