# Potential of Augmented Reality for Intelligent Transportation Systems

**Authors:** Adnan Mahmood, Bernard Butler, Brendan Jennings  
**arXiv:** [1806.04724](https://arxiv.org/abs/1806.04724)  
**Date:** 2018-06-11  
**Summary page:** https://www.summarizepaper.com/en/arxiv-id/1806.04724v1/

## Key points

- Rapid advancements in wireless communication technologies have enabled the development of intelligent transportation systems (ITS) in the near future.
- ITS utilizes vehicular networking standards, computing, sensing, and analytics to offer a comprehensive solution for efficient traffic management.
- ITS collects sensory data from vehicles and facilitates data exchange between vehicles, roadside infrastructure/networks, and pedestrians to realize the Internet of Vehicles.
- The primary objective of an ITS system is to detect, monitor, control, and reduce traffic congestion through real-time analysis of various road traffic patterns.
- In dense traffic environments where network overload may occur, a fallback to traditional decentralized vehicular ad hoc networks (VANET) becomes necessary for safety.
- Augmented reality technology can enhance ITS capabilities by providing drivers with real-time information overlays for improved decision-making processes.

## Summary

The rapid advancements in wireless communication technologies have paved the way for the development of intelligent transportation systems (ITS) in the near future. Coupled with ongoing massive development in vehicular networking standards and innovations in computing, sensing, and analytics, ITS offers a comprehensive solution for efficient and intelligent traffic management. By collecting sensory data from vehicles through their onboard units and facilitating data exchange between vehicles and roadside infrastructure/networks, as well as among vehicles and vulnerable pedestrians, ITS sets the stage for the realization of the futuristic Internet of Vehicles. The primary objective of an ITS system is to detect, monitor, control, and reduce traffic congestion based on real-time analysis of data related to various patterns of road traffic. This includes factors such as traffic density at specific geographical areas, precise vehicle velocities, current and predicted travel trajectories and times. However, relying solely on an ITS framework may not always be optimal. In dense traffic environments where communication broadcasts from numerous vehicles could potentially overwhelm the network - leading to fatal accidents especially for autonomous vehicles dependent on reliable communications for safety - a fallback to traditional decentralized vehicular ad hoc networks (VANET) becomes necessary. To enhance situational awareness among vehicular drivers in safety-critical scenarios, it is crucial to enable them to make quick yet informed manual decisions. Augmented reality has shown promise in enhancing ITS capabilities by providing drivers with real-time information overlays that can improve decision-making processes. By leveraging augmented reality technology alongside existing ITS frameworks, it is possible to further enhance the efficiency and safety of intelligent transportation systems. In conclusion,. By combining advanced communication technologies with innovative solutions like augmented reality,.