The paper introduces an AI-driven Learning-to-Optimise framework that uses Graph Neural Networks to select real‑time multi‑hop relays in NR‑V2X networks for smart cities. By modelling the vehicular network as a graph and training a GINE model with MILP‑derived optimal decisions, the method achieves near‑optimal connectivity, improving connectivity by up to 11.3% and speeding up computation by up to 100×. This enables scalable, real‑time network control suitable for Industry 4.0 and smart‑city deployments.
By Giambattista Amati, Federica Mangiatordi, Emiliano Pallotti, Simone Angelini
arXiv:2603. 06607v2 Announce Type: replace-cross Abstract: Radio resource allocation (RRA) is a critical function in cellular vehicle-to-everything (C-V2X) networks, where vehicles must share limited wireless resources to support safety-critical communications.
By Siyuan Wang, Lei Lei, Pranav Maheshwari, Sam Bellefeuille, Kan Zheng
The paper presents a modeling and simulation framework to study reinforcement learning (RL) control of connected and automated vehicle (CAV) platoon joining maneuvers in mixed traffic. Using SUMO and agent-based modeling, it evaluates Deep Q-Network (DQN), Double DQN (DDQN), and Proximal Policy Optimization (PPO) algorithms, finding that PPO achieves a 98 % joining success rate with less than 1 % collision rate by incorporating risk penalties. The study also shows a trade‑off between safety, joining effectiveness, and decision efficiency, and demonstrates that an external safety controller can prevent collisions but may reduce joining efficiency.
By Biao Yin, Abderrahmane Kasmi, Nadir Farhi
The paper presents a modeling and simulation framework to study reinforcement‑learning control of connected and automated vehicle (CAV) platoon joining maneuvers in mixed traffic. It evaluates Deep Q‑Network, Double Deep Q‑Network, and Proximal Policy Optimization algorithms, finding that PPO achieves a 98 % joining success rate with less than 1 % collisions by incorporating risk penalties, though it requires more decision steps. An external safety controller can prevent collisions but may reduce joining efficiency, highlighting a trade‑off between safety, effectiveness, and decision speed.
arXiv:2607. 23734v1 Announce Type: cross Abstract: Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have emerged as a key enabler of next-generation Internet of Things (IoT) ecosystems, offering flexible aerial relaying to extend connectivity across dynamic vehicular ad hoc networks (VANETs) in smart city environments.
By Muhammad Umar Farooq Qaisar, Lin Zhang, Zhen Chen, Wajdy Othman, Shehzad Ashraf Chaudhry, Chang Liu
arXiv:2606. 14956v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: Autonomous driving systems rely on precise trajectory prediction to plan safe and efficient movement.
By George Daoud, Mohamed El-Darieby