Cooperative Automated Transportation (CAT)

Cooperative Automated Transportation (CAT) refers to systems where vehicles use advanced technology to communicate with each other and with infrastructure like traffic signals. This coordination enhances safety and efficiency, allowing for smoother traffic flow and reduced congestion. By sharing information about road conditions, obstacles, and travel speeds, autonomous vehicles can make better decisions, leading to fewer accidents and improved mobility. CAT integrates elements such as vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) and vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication, paving the way for smarter transportation networks that ultimately benefit drivers, passengers, and communities.