Introduction#
About Reference Design Guideline for LSA Vehicles#
This document serves a guideline to design and deploy a TRL-6 low speed autonomy vehicle based on Autoware. The readers can take this document as a starting point to select and configure the hardware and software components of the vehicles.
Reference Design Guideline for LSA Vehicles documentation structure#
The reference design WG publishes the guidelines for Low Speed Autonomy (LSA) vehicles, using the following document structure shown below.
For more details about the reference design WG, its goals and details of the Autoware Foundation working groups that oversees the project, refer to the Reference Design WG wiki
Get Started#
This guide helps you select the right configuration for your Autoware-based low-speed autonomous (LSA) vehicle. Start by identifying your scenario, then use the reference designs to plan your build.
Common Scenarios#
| Scenario | Environment | Speed | Key Challenge | ODD Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campus Transport | Outdoor, paved | <15 kph | Pedestrian interaction | LSA-CAM-0001 to 0040 |
| Warehouse Logistics | Indoor, structured | <10 kph | GPS-denied navigation | Indoor ODD |
| Last-Mile Delivery | Mixed terrain | <15 kph | Sidewalk/road transitions | LSA-CAM-0020 to 0060 |
Real World Examples#
These Autoware-based projects demonstrate LSA deployments you can learn from:
Production Deployments#
| Project | Organization | Type | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| iseAuto | TalTech (Estonia) | Campus shuttle | Project | Autoware Foundation |
| Aggie Auto | NC A&T State University | Campus shuttle | Project | Case Study |
Development Platforms#
| Platform | Scale | Best For | Documentation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Go-Kart | 1/3 | Algorithm development | Details | Project |
| RoboRacer | 1/10 | Education, racing | Details | RoboRacer Portal |
| AutoSDV | Small | Home projects | Details | AutoSDV Book |
Next Steps#
- Find Your Reference Design - Use the decision flowchart to identify which configuration matches your scenario
- Design Choices by Example - Review detailed component specifications for each configuration
- Hardware Configuration - Deep dive into ECUs, sensors, and chassis options
- Software Configuration - Setup guides for Autoware and middleware