This research introduces a hierarchical framework enabling autonomous vehicles and infrastructure systems to collaborate, addressing safety and efficiency challenges in complex traffic scenarios.

• Leverages both vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) and vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communications
• Employs a multi-layer approach to optimize decision-making beyond single vehicle capabilities
• Presents practical solutions for complex traffic management scenarios where individual vehicle algorithms fall short
• Demonstrates how connected infrastructure can enhance overall traffic safety and efficiency

For engineering teams, this framework provides a blueprint for designing next-generation transportation systems where vehicles and infrastructure work as coordinated systems rather than isolated entities.

A Vehicle-Infrastructure Multi-layer Cooperative Decision-making Framework