4.1 Operational Design Domain (ODD)
The ODD is the operational area in which the Vay system can operate safely. While an ODD considers various environmental, geographical, and roadway characteristics, due to our teledrive approach, connectivity is one of the most important characteristics. In order to ensure our ODD only consists of areas with sufficient connectivity, we developed an ODD qualification process [2].
The ODD qualification process provides a structured procedure to qualify an ODD based on a defined set of evaluation criteria. This incrementally increases the area that we consider safe for remote operations. By clearly defining the boundaries of the teledrive technology, it can be ensured that the vehicles are only deployed in environments where they have been thoroughly tested and validated, further enhancing safety.