Optimized Resource Allocation in Vehicle Edge Computing Through Platoon Collaboration

In modern vehicular networks, the absence of infrastructure support, such as roadside units (RSUs), presents significant challenges for efficient task offloading and allocation. Limited computational capabilities of individual vehicles, combined with task allocation imbalances caused by varying task complexity and vehicle capacities, further complicate the process. Additionally, the formation of vehicular platoons requires accurate future route and destination information to ensure stable collaboration and effective coordination. However, such information can be challenging to obtain due to dynamic and unpredictable road environments, hindering the reliability of platoon formation. To address these challenges, we propose a platoon-based offloading strategy that integrates deep reinforcement learning (DRL) and long short-term memory (LSTM) networks to enhance task allocation efficiency. This approach also leverages the convoy formation algorithm considering future positions (CFA-FPs) to manage platoon constraints effectively. Experimental results demonstrate that our method significantly improves key performance metrics, including total computation cost, latency, and offloading success rate, compared to other task offloading strategies.