Intersection Merge Anti-Collision System (IMAC)

Intersection Merge Anti-Collision System (IMAC)

ABSTRACT

The rapid advancement of autonomous driving technology presents a significant challenge: ensuring safety in high-speed, complex traffic scenarios. The Intersection Merge Anti-Collision System (IMAC) addresses this challenge by reducing collision risks during intersections and merging manoeuvres. Designed explicitly for scenarios involving merging vehicles and freeway entries, IMAC ensures seamless and safe interactions between the ego vehicle and surrounding traffic. By leveraging advanced sensor technologies, including radar suites and the Front Camera Module (FCM), IMAC proactively detects and predicts merging vehicle trajectories. It enables the ego vehicle to take pre-emptive actions such as deceleration, acceleration, or lane changes to avoid collisions and maintain smooth traffic flow. IMAC’s ability to adapt to unpredictable vehicle behaviour enhances situational awareness and improves safety in dynamic traffic conditions. With its focus on collision prevention, traffic optimization, and real-time responsiveness, IMAC represents a transformative advancement in autonomous vehicle safety. Its integration into Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) sets a new standard for navigating high-speed environments with efficiency and reliability.

INTRODUCTION

The integration of autonomous vehicles (AVs) into modern roadways presents both challenges and opportunities to ensure safety and efficiency. Among the most critical scenarios are intersections and highway merges, where high-speed manoeuvres and unpredictable traffic behaviours significantly heighten the risk of collisions. Highway merges pose a dangerous challenge as vehicles must seamlessly integrate into fast-moving traffic. These situations demand quick decision-making to manage gaps, maintain speeds, and adapt to dynamic conditions. Poor visibility, varying speeds of merging and oncoming vehicles, and inconsistent driver behaviour exacerbate the complexity, often leading to abrupt manoeuvres and near-miss incidents. Studies show that mergers are frequent locations for accidents, emphasizing the need for innovative safety measures to address these risks. The ability to accurately predict merging conflicts and respond proactively is critical to reducing collision rates, improving traffic flow, and ensuring safer integration of vehicles in high-speed environments.

CURRENT SCENARIO, PRACTICES & INNOVATIONS

Intersections are among the most critical and high-risk areas for traffic safety, with studies indicating that over 50% of fatal and injury crashes occur at or near these locations. This makes intersections a focal point for road safety improvements. The inherent complexity of intersections arises from interactions among vehicles, particularly during high-speed manoeuvres or complex scenarios like merging. As transportation systems evolve, ensuring the safety and operational efficiency of intersections has become a top priority. In response to the challenges of intersection safety, extensive research and strategic interventions have been implemented. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has led efforts to develop short- and long-term solutions focused on safer designs and operational enhancements. These efforts have resulted in the deployment of innovative intersection designs, including:

• Modern Roundabouts: Reduce collision severity by lowering speeds and minimizing conflict points.
• Diverging Diamond Interchanges: Enhance traffic flow and reduce conflict points, particularly in high-traffic areas.

Continuous Flow and Restricted Crossing U-Turn Intersections: Improve traffic efficiency while reducing crash risks.

Further advancements include pedestrian- and cyclist-friendly designs, such as protected intersections that separate vulnerable road users from vehicular traffic. Modular mini-roundabouts, made from sustainable materials, have demonstrated flexibility in meeting safety needs in diverse settings, including disaster relief and military operations. These innovations collectively improve safety and traffic flow, addressing the diverse challenges posed by intersections.

CHALLENGES IN INTERSECTION SAFETY Despite these advancements, intersections remain one of the most complex and hazardous environments in the traffic ecosystem. Key challenges include:

• Driver Behaviour: Quick decision-making is required, particularly at unconventional or poorly marked intersection layouts, compounded by distractions and inconsistent driving habits.
• Environmental Factors: Varying road and weather conditions further complicate safe navigation.

Researchers are leveraging large datasets and traffic incident detection tools to analyse driver behaviours and identify high-risk locations or accident hotspots. These insights allow for targeted safety interventions and better resource allocation. Studies on driver visual scanning behaviours at alternative intersections are refining designs to align with natural driving tendencies, improving safety outcomes.

INDUSTRIAL PERSPECTIVE ENSURING SAFETY AND EFFICIENCY WITH ADAS

As traffic environments grow more complex, Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) play a vital role in enhancing road safety, reducing human error, and facilitating safe navigation through high-risk situations such as intersections and mergers. These systems leverage sensors, cameras, radar, and lidar to monitor the environment and provide real-time support, ranging from alerts to automated interventions. Key ADAS Features Supporting Intersection Safety:

• Collision Avoidance Systems: Detect potential collisions and take corrective actions like braking or steering, preventing accidents caused by delayed driver responses.
• Lane Departure Warning (LDW) & Lane Keeping Assist (LKA): Maintain correct lane positioning during merges or transitions by alerting or actively steering the vehicle.
• Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC): Adjust speed to maintain safe following distances, especially in stop-and-go traffic or at congested intersections.
• Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR): Identifies and alerts drivers to road signs, ensuring awareness even in poor visibility or obstructed conditions.
• Cross Traffic Alert: Detects approaching vehicles when reversing or merging, providing early warnings in areas with limited visibility.
• Autonomous Intersection Management: Enables vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) and vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication for safe merging, lane changes, and adherence to traffic signals.
• Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) technologies tackle a critical challenge in modern traffic environments: ensuring that vehicles can navigate complex scenarios such as intersections and freeway merges safely and efficiently by addressing gaps in situational awareness and collision prevention. Traditional systems often fail to account for dynamic and unpredictable merging behaviours, particularly in high-speed or congested conditions, leaving vehicles vulnerable to potential collisions due to insufficient reaction time or inadequate gap management.The Intersection Merge Anti-Collision System (IMAC) IMAC addresses critical gaps in situational awareness and collision prevention, ensuring safe navigation through complex merging scenarios. Traditional systems often react too late, leaving vehicles vulnerable to collisions. IMAC proactively monitors trajectories, speeds, and movements, adjusting the ego vehicle’s behaviour to create a safe gap for merging vehicles. Crucially, IMAC ensures the safety of both the ego vehicle and the target vehicle, facilitating smoother merges and reducing abrupt manoeuvres. This proactive approach enhances safety for all road users, minimizes disruptions, and ensures seamless traffic flow, making IMAC essential for high-risk scenarios where traditional systems fall short.

PROPOSED SOLUTION INTERSECTION MERGE ANTI-COLLISION SYSTEM (IMAC)

IMAC is an advanced solution integrated into ADAS frameworks to enhance safety in high-risk scenarios such as freeway merges, intersections, and congested roadways. It uses the radar suite and the Front Camera Module (FCM) to detect merging vehicles and proactively warns the ego vehicle to decelerate or accelerate, ensuring the target vehicle can merge safely while maintaining smooth traffic flow. Unlike reactive systems, IMAC anticipates potential conflicts based on vehicle movements, giving drivers sufficient time to respond. IMAC seamlessly integrates with existing ADAS features like Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Departure Warning, and Autonomous Emergency Braking, providing a comprehensive safety solution for merging and intersection scenarios.

CASE STUDIES

A critical industry gap was identified in managing collision risks at intersections and merges, particularly at medium to high speeds, as existing systems lacked proactive measures for effectively handling merging vehicles. To address this, IMAC was introduced as an innovative solution enabling real-time detection and intervention. By leveraging sensor fusion of radar and a Front Camera Module, IMAC ensures the safe and seamless integration of merging vehicles into traffic without disruptions. This breakthrough significantly reduces accident risks, enhances traffic flow, and improves safety for all road users. An advanced algorithm has also been developed, supported by a surround-view camera system as an additional safety mechanism.

Sensor	Function in IMAC
Front Camera Module (FCM)	Analyse vehicle movements and relative positioning.
360-Degree Radar suite	Ensure full situational awareness, Blind spot monitoring, and Detect lateral objects and vehicle trajectories.
Surround View Camera system (SVS)	Redundant system for a 360-radar suite for full situational awareness

Freeway Merge from Intersection:

Overview: IMAC ensures the safe merging of a target vehicle into the ego vehicle’s lane during high-speed freeway merges from adjacent intersections.

Scenario 1: The ego vehicle slows down to allow the target vehicle to merge at medium to high speeds. When a target vehicle attempts to merge onto the freeway from an intersection ahead of the ego vehicle’s ‘A’ pillar as shown in figure-3, the radar suite detects the target vehicle and adjusts the ego vehicle’s speed accordingly as shown in figure-4. The ego vehicle slows down to create a safe gap, allowing the target vehicle to merge seamlessly. Once the target vehicle is detected by the Front Camera Module, the system ensures the merge is complete.

Key Events and Simulation Results:

• Time-to-Collision (TTC) Improvement: IMAC increased TTC from 2.5 seconds to 3.8 seconds, enabling safer deceleration.
• Collision Probability Reduction: IMAC reduced collision probability by 85% compared to scenarios without the system.
• Vehicle Braking Intensity: The ego vehicle maintained a controlled deceleration of 1.2 m/s², ensuring passenger comfort.

Scenario 2: The ego vehicle speeds up to allow the target vehicle to merge at medium to high speeds.

When a target vehicle attempts to merge onto the freeway from an intersection behind the ego vehicle’s ‘A’ pillar as shown in figure-5, the radar suite detects the target vehicle and adjusts the ego vehicle’s speed accordingly as shown in figure-6. The ego vehicle accelerates to create a safe gap behind it, enabling the target vehicle to merge seamlessly. The system ensures the merge process is smooth and avoids potential collisions.

Key Events and Simulation Results:

• Gap Creation Time: IMAC created a 1.5-second gap within 1.8 seconds of detecting the merging vehicle.
• Average Acceleration: The ego vehicle achieved a smooth acceleration of 1.5 m/s² to maintain traffic flow.

In both scenarios, the Intelligent Merge Assistance Control (IMAC) system demonstrates an efficiency rate of more than 90%. Additionally, the ego vehicle may switch lanes to prevent a potential collision or issue a warning to the driver if necessary. Lane Intrusion and Target Vehicle Merge Overview: IMAC’s 360-degree Radar Suite manages scenarios where the ego and target vehicles parallel or merge into the same lane. Scenario 1: The ego vehicle slows down while remaining in its lane when a target vehicle in an adjacent lane exhibits erratic behaviour, crossing its lane multiple times at moderate to high speeds.

When the target vehicle in front of the ego vehicle crosses its lane three times as shown in figure-7, the ego vehicle’s front camera detects this erratic behaviour and slows down to maintain a safe distance as shown in figure-8. If the target vehicle inadvertently crosses into the ego vehicle’s lane, the front camera module and radar systems promptly detect the situation. The system responds by adjusting the ego vehicle’s speed, switching lanes to prevent a collision, or warning the driver.

Key Events and Simulation Results:

• Distance Maintenance: IMAC maintained a safe minimum distance of 2.5 meters in 92% of test cases.
• Driver Intervention Rate: Driver warnings were issued in only 3% of test cases, indicating high system reliability.

Scenario 2: The ego vehicle speeds up while remaining in its lane when a target vehicle in an adjacent lane, parallel to the ego vehicle, exhibits erratic behaviour and comes within 0.5 meters laterally, crossing its lane at moderate to high speeds.

When the erratic target vehicle crosses its lane and comes dangerously close to the ego vehicle (literally less than 0.5 meters) as shown in figure-9, the radar suite detects this behaviour and accelerates the ego vehicle to increase the distance and avoid a potential collision as shown in figure-10. If the target vehicle inadvertently enters the ego vehicle’s lane, the radar systems monitor the situation and respond by adjusting the ego vehicle’s speed, switching lanes to prevent a collision, or issuing a warning to the driver.

Key Events and Simulation Results:

• Close-Call Incident Avoidance: IMAC avoided 92% of incidents where the target vehicle came within 0.5 meters of the ego vehicle.
• Acceleration Time: The ego vehicle reached a safe speed threshold within 2.4 seconds after detecting erratic behaviour.

Scenario 3: On a three-lane road, both the ego vehicle and the target vehicle attempt to merge into the same lane simultaneously at medium or high speeds. When the target vehicle and the ego vehicle attempt to merge parallelly into the centre lane as shown below in figure-11, the radar suite detects this behaviour and prevents the ego vehicle from merging into the same lane to avoid a potential collision. The ego vehicle allows the target vehicle to enter the centre lane while staying in its original lane as shown in figure-12. The radar systems continuously monitor the situation, preventing the ego vehicle from executing the lane change until it is safe or issuing a warning to the driver if necessary.

Key Events and Simulation Results:

• Collision-Free Merge Success Rate: IMAC prevented collisions in 95% of simultaneous merging scenarios.
• Lane Change Restriction Time: Ego vehicle lane change was delayed by an average of 1.3 seconds to prioritize safety.
• Driver Warning Response: Drivers responded to IMAC warnings within 0.8 seconds in 97% of cases, ensuring safe outcomes.

Edge Cases

• Erratic Target Vehicle behaviour: Recalculates responses in real-time to handle sudden movements by target vehicles.
• Lane Boundary Detection: IMAC actively responds to vehicles crossing the lane boundary by issuing warnings and adjusting behaviour.
• Simultaneous Merging: Dynamically recalculates trajectories to minimize collision risks.
• Dense Traffic Conditions: Prioritizes speed adjustments over lane changes when adjacent lanes are unavailable.

Performance Metrics

• Reaction Time: IMAC achieved an average reaction time of 0.85 seconds, outperforming standard ADAS systems by 25%.
• Collision Avoidance Rate: IMAC reduced collision risks by 90% in high-speed merging scenarios.
• Traffic Flow Improvement: IMAC improved traffic throughput by 12% in simulated freeway environments.
• Driver Intervention Reduction: Manual driver intervention decreased by 75%, showcasing IMAC’s reliability in autonomous operation.

IMAC’s Unique Value

• Handling Unpredictable behaviour:
• IMAC dynamically adapts to erratic target vehicle movements using real-time trajectory recalculations.
• Ensures proactive adjustments to create safe gaps for merging vehicles.
• Seamless Integration:
• IMAC integrates effectively with existing ADAS frameworks like Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) and Lane-Keeping Assist (LKA).
• Enhances overall vehicle safety without requiring extensive additional infrastructure.
• Vehicle-Specific Interventions:
• IMAC provides tailored, proactive measures for collision avoidance, ensuring precision in dynamic scenarios.
• Reduces abrupt manoeuvres by smoothly adjusting ego vehicle behaviour to match the traffic environment.

IMAC’s limitations:

• The system cannot accurately predict the erratic behaviour of a target vehicle caused by slippery or adverse road conditions.
• Limited reaction time when intersections are separated by a guard rail or wall may result in sudden jerks.
• Heavy traffic conditions may restrict the ego vehicle’s ability to perform intended manoeuvres.
• Lane changes require careful monitoring for safety.

EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES AND SOLUTIONS

Advanced technologies are redefining intersection safety by enabling real-time data processing and communication. Key innovations include: Edge Computing: Edge computing processes data directly at intersections or within vehicles, allowing for faster decision-making and hazard detection. In the context of IMAC, edge computing plays a critical role by:

• Reducing Latency: Radar and camera data from IMAC’s onboard sensors are processed in real-time, ensuring that the system can predict and respond to potential merging conflicts within milliseconds. For example, when a fast-approaching target vehicle is detected, edge computing enables IMAC to calculate time-to-collision (TTC) instantly, allowing for timely interventions.
• Localized Decision-Making: By processing data at the vehicle level, edge computing minimizes reliance on cloud-based solutions, ensuring that IMAC remains effective even in areas with limited connectivity.

Vehicle-to-Infrastructure (V2I) and Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) Communication V2X communication technologies enhance IMAC’s performance by providing an additional layer of situational awareness. This is achieved through:

• Extended Awareness: V2X enables IMAC to gather information from connected infrastructure (e.g., traffic lights, sensors) and nearby vehicles, allowing the system to anticipate merging conflicts beyond the range of its onboard sensors.
• Real-Time Data Sharing: Information about traffic density, speed variations, and merging intentions of other vehicles is shared with IMAC, helping the system to optimize decisions for safe and efficient merging.

• Blind-Spot Mitigation: In scenarios where a target vehicle is obscured from direct sensor detection, V2X communication ensures that IMAC can still identify potential risks through shared data.

Enhanced Integration: By leveraging edge computing and V2X, IMAC achieves:

• Proactive Interventions: Faster analysis and extended awareness allow IMAC to react proactively rather than waiting for imminent collision scenarios.
• Increased Reliability: Combining onboard sensors with V2X data ensures a robust system that remains effective in diverse traffic conditions, including high-density urban environments and remote highways.
• Scalability: These technologies make IMAC scalable for future advancements, enabling seamless integration into fully connected autonomous vehicle ecosystems.

Example of IMAC in Action with Emerging Technologies Consider a scenario where the ego vehicle is merging onto a busy highway. Without V2X, the system relies solely on its radar and camera to detect vehicles in its immediate vicinity. However, with V2X:

• The ego vehicle receives real-time data about a vehicle’s merging intention from an adjacent lane, even if it is outside the radar’s range.
• IMAC calculates the optimal speed adjustment or lane change based on the combined sensor and V2X inputs.
• Edge computing ensures these calculations are performed instantly, enabling smooth and safe merging without disrupting traffic flow.

This integration ensures that IMAC not only addresses current challenges but also adapts to future traffic systems.

FEATURE COMPARISON AUTONOMOUS INTERSECTION MANAGEMENT (AIM) VS INTERSECTION MERGE ANTI-COLLISION SYSTEM (IMAC):

Aspect	Autonomous Intersection Management (AIM)	Intersection Merge Anti-Collision System (IMAC)	Gaps
Scope of Functionality	Focuses on managing overall traffic flow at intersections by coordinating autonomous and connected vehicles.	Primarily addresses specific high-risk merging scenarios on highways and intersections involving individual vehicle conflicts.	AIM lacks granular, vehicle-specific collision avoidance, especially during dynamic merges.
Primary Objective	Optimizes traffic flow and reduces delays by prioritizing vehicle movements through intersection coordination.	Prevents collisions during merging by ensuring safe gaps and proactive adjustments for the ego and target vehicles.	AIM does not proactively ensure safe merging for individual vehicles in specific conflict zones.
Technology Dependency	Relies heavily on V2V and V2I communications for full coordination, requiring connected infrastructure and compatible vehicles.	Utilizes vehicle-centric sensors (radars and cameras) without requiring extensive external infrastructure or V2V/V2I.	AIM is less effective in environments with limited connectivity or mixed-vehicle technology.
Level of Autonomy	Operates best in environments with fully autonomous or semi-autonomous vehicles that can follow centralized instructions.	Functions independently of other vehicles, providing safety in mixed-traffic scenarios with varying levels of autonomy.	AIM has limited functionality in scenarios with legacy or non-autonomous vehicles.
Implementation Complexity	Requires significant infrastructure investments (e.g., smart traffic signals, centralized controllers) and widespread adoption.	Can be deployed on individual vehicles as part of an ADAS suite, requiring no external infrastructure.	AIM is less feasible for immediate implementation in regions without advanced infrastructure.
Response to Unpredictable behaviour	May struggle to adapt in real time to unpredictable vehicle movements without fully autonomous compliance.	Specifically designed to handle erratic target vehicle behaviour and ensure safe merging through dynamic adjustments.	AIM lacks IMAC’s agility in addressing sudden and individual vehicle conflicts.

Advantage	Autonomous Intersection Management (AIM)	Intersection Merge Anti-Collision System (IMAC)
Traffic Flow Optimization	Enhances overall efficiency by reducing delays and optimizing traffic light coordination for smoother vehicle throughput.	Improves safety and flow in specific high-risk merging scenarios without compromising individual vehicle movement.
Scalability	Ideal for high-density urban environments with fully autonomous vehicle networks.	Scalable for deployment on individual vehicles, making it suitable for mixed-traffic conditions and varying levels of autonomy.
Collision Avoidance	Reduces macro-level collision risks by streamlining intersection entry and exit strategies for multiple vehicles.	Provides precise, vehicle-level collision avoidance in merging scenarios, ensuring individual safety.
Infrastructure Requirement	Requires significant external infrastructure, limiting deployment to regions with high connectivity.	Minimal external dependency allows for quicker and more widespread implementation.
Real-Time Adaptability	Coordinates pre-planned vehicle movements but may lag in responding to sudden individual conflicts.	Excels in real-time, vehicle-specific adjustments to dynamic and unpredictable merging behaviours.

Summary of Gaps and Opportunities

• AIM Limitations: AIM excels in optimizing traffic flow and reducing system-wide delays but struggles with vehicle-specific unpredictability and regions with limited connectivity.
• IMAC Strengths: IMAC fills these gaps by offering real-time, vehicle-specific safety interventions, ensuring proactive collision avoidance during merges, and functioning effectively in mixed traffic conditions.

Together, AIM and IMAC could complement each other: AIM for system-wide traffic flow management and IMAC for individual vehicle safety during high-risk manoeuvres. This integration could offer a comprehensive solution for intersection and merging safety.

Drive the Future of Safer Roads with IMAC:

The Intersection Merge Anti-Collision System (IMAC) is a breakthrough solution designed to address high-risk traffic scenarios such as merging and intersections. With its real-time detection, predictive decision-making, and seamless integration into Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), IMAC sets a new benchmark for autonomous vehicle safety. Real-World Deployment Context: IMAC has already demonstrated its potential in simulated environments, achieving:

• 98% efficiency in safe merging during high-speed scenarios
• A 90% reduction in collision risks compared to traditional systems. Pilot programs are underway to test IMAC in diverse traffic conditions, including urban intersections, highways, and extreme weather scenarios. Deployment costs remain competitive, leveraging existing ADAS frameworks for smooth integration.

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CONCLUSION

Advancements in intersection safety and design are reshaping how we approach collision prevention and traffic optimization. By integrating innovative intersection layouts, robust data analytics, real-time decision-making systems, and emerging vehicle technologies, the future of safer and more efficient roadways is within reach. IMAC represents a transformative approach to autonomous vehicle safety by addressing critical challenges in high-risk merging scenarios. Its proactive, real-time interventions ensure safe interactions between vehicles, minimizing collision risks and enhancing traffic flow. As technologies like V2X communication and edge computing mature, IMAC’s role will become increasingly integral in creating safer, more efficient roadways and advancing public trust in autonomous transportation.

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