Novel approaches for analysing and testing the effect of autonomous vehicles on the traffic flow

This paper focuses on the demonstration methods used in the H2020 project INFRAMIX and shows first results. One of the aims of INFRAMIX is to investigate mixed traffic of automated and conventionally driven vehicles. Three scenarios of variable complexity were defined: “Dedicated Lane”, “Roadwork zone” and “Bottleneck” . They are analysed with the best suited simulation and testing methodologies depending on predefined requirements described in the INFRAMIX plan for systems interaction, integration and testing. Studies are conducted in simulation, but also in defined real-world tests. Real world aspects are crucial for validation and a working proof of concept. Taking into account that real testing needs excessive amount of financial and personal resources, new testing methodologies are considered. INFRAMIX develops a new framework of simulation-based testing with real single vehicles in a proving ground and with demonstrating and testing physical and digital infrastructure elements on public roads.