Improving intelligent transportation systems through the metaverse

Summary

MBZUAI graduate Maryam Mohamed Buty Alghfeli's master's research focused on using the metaverse to enhance intelligent transportation systems and vehicular networks. Her work proposed a framework for sensing, communication, and task offloading in the vehicular metaverse, addressing challenges related to computing and communication resource constraints. The research also considered self-sustainability and proactive learning approaches to improve network operation and serve autonomous vehicles. Why it matters: This research contributes to the development of more efficient and resilient autonomous vehicle networks, which are crucial for the future of smart cities and transportation in the UAE and beyond.