Enhancing Campus Mobility: Achievements and Challenges of Autonomous Shuttle "Snow Lion''

Enhancing Campus Mobility: Achievements and Challenges of Autonomous Shuttle "Snow Lion" In recent years, the rapid evolution of autonomous vehicles (AVs) has reshaped global transportation systems. Leveraging the accomplishments of our earlier endeavor, particularly "Hercules" [1], an autonomous logistics vehicle for transporting goods, we introduce "Snow Lion", an autonomous shuttle vehicle meticulously designed to transform on-campus transportation, providing a safe and efficient mobility solution for students, faculty, and visitors. The main aim of this research is to improve campus mobility through a dependable, efficient, and eco-friendly autonomous transportation solution tailored to meet the diverse requirements of a university setting. This initiative significantly differs from the experiences of "Hercules" [1], as the campus environment presents a notable contrast to the structured environments of highways and urban streets. Emphasizing both security and passenger comfort, the primary focus is Figure 1: This figure illustrates the operational scenario of our on passenger transportation. Achieving this goal involves a autonomous shuttle during its service period at The Hong detailed examination of complex system designs that integrate Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou) trajectory planning adjustments, prioritizing pedestrian safety (referred to as HKUST (GZ)).