The modular design and implementation of an intelligent cruise control system

In this paper, we present the modular design and implementation of an intelligent cruise control system, following the principles of system of systems engineering. The proposed intelligent cruise control system can be seen as system of systems, which consists of several different subsystems. Different subsystems communicate with each other and existing electronic systems on the automobile via programmed microcontrollers. The proposed intelligent cruise control system aims to reduce the number of highway accidents and help eliminate road rage incidents. To do this, the implemented system slows down the car or steers away from the obstacle, when it is too late to slow down the car to a safe stop, to avoid collision. Using state-of-the-art algorithms and some inexpensive sensors around the vehicle, our proposed system can detect when it is safe to change lanes, or when to take over another car. Therefore, the proposed system can reduce the amount of attention required by the driver, reduce stress, and make driving a safer activity.