Assessment Scheme for Scenario Allocation in Automated Driving Based on a Hybrid Genetic–Fuzzy Framework

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Authors: Botian Mei, Xiaojun Zhang, Hang Sun, Zhang Lin, Yiding Hua
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Abstract

To address the structural differences between closed-track and open-road testing in terms of scenario coverage, risk controllability, and validation consistency, this study proposes a scenario-driven combined testing method for automated driving systems. The proposed approach constructs a multi-dimensional scenario space based on functional decomposition and jointly quantifies scenario complexity and hazard level from the perspectives of information heterogeneity and interaction-induced risks. Based on these two-dimensional scenario attributes, a fuzzy inference mechanism is developed to dynamically allocate validation resources across different testing environments. To further improve rule-base generalization and mapping stability, an enhanced genetic algorithm integrating simulated annealing and K-means clustering is introduced to optimize the rule structures in an evolutionary manner. Experimental results demonstrate that, compared with traditional testing methods and single-mechanism optimization strategies, the proposed approach achieves a more consistent and interpretable mapping between scenarios and testing proportions in high-complexity urban traffic scenarios. While ensuring test adequacy, the testing economy is significantly improved, with an overall average improvement exceeding 20%. In addition, stable resource allocation performance is observed across multiple scenarios with different levels of complexity and risk, confirming the scalability and applicability of the proposed method for multi-scenario automated driving system testing.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Autonomous Vehicle Technology and Safety Traffic control and management Traffic and Road Safety

Publication details

Journal / source
Applied Sciences
Volume
16
Issue
2
Pages
659–659
Publication date
8 January 2026
Language
EN