Standardizing Remote Operation of Automated Vehicles

Date and Time: Tuesday, July 19: 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: Terrace

John McNicol

Director, Nova Modus for the British Standards Institute

PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION

In the last few years, the British Standards Institute (BSI) has developed several Publicly Available Specifications to support the global Connected and Automated Vehicle (CAV) ecosystem including the recently updated Flex 1890 (CAV Vocabulary) and PAS 1881 (Assuring AV Operational Safety). These are free to download and have been used by thousands or organizations worldwide.

Nova Modus recently lead a consultation for the BSI with major commercial teleoperation companies, UK regulators and other stakeholders, on what aspects of remote operation could, and should, be standardized in the near term. This included four recent UK R&D projects which demonstrated remote operation on public roads.

As a result, the BSI is developing two Flex standards (guidance on best practice for remote operation and remote operators) over the next 12 months. The presentation outlines this work and these proposals and will invite collaborations with US stakeholders to maximize their value for industry and governments.

SPEAKER BIOGRAPHY

Initially in semiconductors for wireless communications, John has been bringing new technologies to market throughout his 30 year career: leading start-up teams and establishing new technology businesses from scratch.

John is founder of Nova Modus which provides independent expert support across technology and commercial aspects of Connected and Automated Vehicles, to clients making vehicles, developing technology and software, and evaluating their impact on transport, mobility, and wider society.

He recently supported the British Standards Institute (www.bsigroup.com/en-GB/CAV/), reviewing the standards landscape for CAVs, and lead a consultation for the BSI with major commercial teleoperation companies, UK regulators and other stakeholders, on what aspects of remote operation could, and should, be standardized in the near term.

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