RoadXML
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RoadXML is an open file format for the road networks description used by driving simulators.
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RoadXML offers a multi layer description of the environment for fast data access for real time applications. Here are the 4 main layers of information:
Since the version 2.1, an Open Source parser for RoadXML is also available on sourceforge.
Overview
RoadXML was initiated to contribute to road network format standardization in order to enhance the interoperability between simulators. It is the outcome of the compilation of several original formats (GRS, RNS/RS, RND) developed from 1994 by academic and industrial partners: INRETS, Oktal , PSA Peugeot CitroënPSA Peugeot Citroën
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Renault
Renault S.A. is a French automaker producing cars, vans, and in the past, autorail vehicles, trucks, tractors, vans and also buses/coaches. Its alliance with Nissan makes it the world's third largest automaker...
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Thales Group
The Thales Group is a French electronics company delivering information systems and services for the aerospace, defense, transportation and security markets...
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RoadXML offers a multi layer description of the environment for fast data access for real time applications. Here are the 4 main layers of information:
- Topological: element’s location and connections with the rest of the network.
- Logical: element’s signification in a road environment.
- Physical: element’s properties (road surface or obstacles).
- Visual: element’s geometry and 3D representation.
History
Until its 2.0 version, RoadXML was called RND (for Road Network Description):- The version 1.0 was released in 2007 and used by PSA Peugeot Citroen.
- The version 1.3 was released in 2008 and was an alternative file format for the SCANeR II driving simulator, co developed by Oktal and Renault.
- The version 2.0 was released in 2009 as an Open File Format and was renamed RoadXML.
- The version 2.1 was released in June 2010.
- The version 2.2 was released in September 2010
Since the version 2.1, an Open Source parser for RoadXML is also available on sourceforge.
See also
- OpenDRIVEOpenDRIVEOpenDRIVE may refer to:* OpenDrive , open platform for sharing, storing, hotlinking, syncing and selling files in the clouds.* OpenDRIVE , an open format specification to describe a road network's logic....
- another open format dedicated to the road network description for driving simulators.