Title: Internet of Mobility: Cloud-Facilitated Privacy-Aware Collaborative Sensing and Control in Connected Mobility

THURSDAY, MARCH, 10, 2022 1:00PM-1:50PM

Abstract: With the advent of 5G technology, there is a renewed interest in utilizing cloud computing to revolutionize mobility
systems with big data and high-performance computing capabilities. Meanwhile, modern vehicles are equipped with advanced
sensing and connectivity functionalities. Seamless integration of cloud and onboard resources is a key enabler for next-gen
vehicles with improved safety, comfort, and energy efficiency. In this talk, I will present a cloud-facilitated collaborative sensing
and control paradigm for cloud-enabled connected vehicles. I will first talk about a privacy-aware collaborative sensing
framework that utilizes multiple heterogeneous vehicles as mobile sensors to crowdsource important road and traffic information
while preserving privacy. I will then talk about a privacy-preserved cloud-assisted control scheme where we systematically
integrate a cloud controller and a local controller with improved performance while guaranteeing stability and preserving privacy.
In addition, an efficient tree fruit harvesting robot recently developed in my lab will be discussed.