Automated Vehicle Marshalling: The First Functionally Safe V2X Service for Connected Automated Driving

Automated Vehicle Marshalling (AVM) is an innovative technology poised to transform the automotive industry by enabling automated vehicles to be wirelessly controlled within geofenced areas while ensuring guaranteed Functional Safety (FuSa). Significant investments from major automakers and suppliers are driving the advancement of this SAE Level 4 driverless technology. Standardization is a crucial prerequisite for the widespread deployment of AVM, requiring collaboration among academia, international standardization bodies (e.g., ISO, ETSI, SAE), and industry consortia such as VDA and 5GAA. This article outlines the current standardization efforts and deployment status of AVM, elaborates on core vehicle motion control mechanisms, FuSa principles, communication interfaces, message formats, and spectrum requirements. Through this comprehensive examination, the article aims to address how AVM can be seamlessly integrated into future Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) ecosystems. As the automotive industry progresses toward greater automation and connectivity, AVM represents a major advancement in automated vehicle maneuvering and control for manufacturing plants, logistics depots, parking facilities, and charging stations.