DE102018210192A1 - Method for operating an automated vehicle column - Google Patents

Abstract

Method for the optimized operation of an automated vehicle column (100), comprising the steps: - detection of oncoming traffic (300) and / or overtaking traffic of the automated vehicle column (100); 100), wherein, taking into account an object to be overtaken and / or an object (200) to be overtaken, it is determined whether the automated vehicle column (100) is to be carried out in an unresolved manner, in a resolved manner or to be separated in a defined manner; and- forming the automated vehicle column (100) according to the determined training criterion.

Description

The invention relates to a method for operating an automated vehicle column. The invention further relates to a device for operating an automated vehicle column. The invention further relates to a computer program product.

State of the art

Systems are known in which vehicles form automated convoys (so-called vehicle platoons), especially on motorways. Here vehicles collect in succession and drive for limited periods at a uniform speed at close intervals. The coordination for the formation, maintenance and dissolution of a vehicle platoon takes place via vehicle-to-vehicle communication. Approaches are known which allow vehicle-to-vehicle communication for all vehicles in the platoon to start or stop together (traffic jam platoon with common longitudinal control). This results in a strong improvement in traffic flow and, in the case of existing traffic jams, the potential to resolve them more quickly. Driving together in the platoon can also save fuel and avoid rear-end collisions.

Platooning can achieve significant fuel savings. The vehicles drive so closely one behind the other that they have to be coupled to one another via an "electronic drawbar", i.e. need to communicate with each other in real time, e.g. for transmission of steering and brake signals.

The realizable fuel savings are in the range of approx. 10% for the following vehicle (slipstream) and approx. 2% - approx. 3% for the preceding vehicle. A platoon can consist of two or more vehicles.

DE 10 2015 223 241 A1 discloses a control unit for assisting overtaking maneuvers, an overtaking vehicle and a possible obstacle such as oncoming traffic being identified and a specific cut-in location being created within the column.

Disclosure of the invention

An object of the invention is to provide an improved method for operating an automated vehicle column.

• - Erfassen eines Gegenverkehrs und/oder eines überholenden Verkehrs der automatisierten Fahrzeug-Kolonne;
• - Ermitteln eines Ausbildungskriteriums für die automatisierte Fahrzeug-Kolonne, wobei unter Berücksichtigung eines überholenden und/oder eines zu überholenden Objekts ermittelt wird, ob die automatisierte Fahrzeug-Kolonne unaufgelöst geführt, aufgelöst geführt oder definiert aufgetrennt werden soll; und
• - Ausbilden der automatisierten Fahrzeug-Kolonne entsprechend dem ermittelten Ausbildungskriterium.

According to a first aspect, the object is achieved with a method for operating an automated vehicle column, comprising the steps:

• - Detection of oncoming traffic and / or overtaking traffic of the automated vehicle column;
• - Determining a training criterion for the automated vehicle column, it being determined, taking into account an overtaking and / or an object to be overtaken, whether the automated vehicle column is to be carried out in an unresolved manner, in a resolved manner or in a defined manner; and
• - Form the automated vehicle column according to the training criterion determined.

• - eine Erfassungseinrichtung zum Erfassen eines Gegenverkehrs und/oder eines überholenden Verkehrs der automatisierten Fahrzeug-Kolonne;
• - eine Ermittlungseinrichtung zum Ermitteln eines Ausbildungskriteriums für die automatisierte Fahrzeug-Kolonne, wobei unter Berücksichtigung eines überholenden und/oder zu überholenden Objekts ermittelt wird, ob die automatisierte Fahrzeug-Kolonne unaufgelöst geführt, aufgelöst geführt oder definiert aufgetrennt werden soll; und
• - eine Ausbildungseinrichtung zum Ausbilden der automatisierten Fahrzeug-Kolonne entsprechend dem ermittelten Ausbildungskriterium.

According to a second aspect, the object is achieved with a device for optimized operation of an automated vehicle column, comprising:

• - A detection device for detecting oncoming traffic and / or overtaking traffic of the automated vehicle column;
• a determining device for determining a training criterion for the automated vehicle column, it being determined, taking into account an object to be overtaken and / or to be overtaken, whether the automated vehicle column is to be carried out in an unresolved manner, in a resolved manner or in a defined manner; and
• - A training facility for training the automated vehicle column according to the training criterion determined.

Detecting traffic can be understood to mean detecting traffic using one or more sensor units. It is conceivable that the method provides a step of detecting the traffic by means of a camera unit and / or a radar unit and / or a lidar unit.

A training criterion can be understood as a specification as to whether the vehicle column is to be guided in an unresolved manner, in a resolved manner or to be separated in a defined manner. The training criterion can be determined based on the detected oncoming traffic and / or the detected overtaking traffic. It is also conceivable that the training criterion is determined taking into account parameters, in particular speed and / or distance parameters, of the automated vehicle column. It is conceivable that the training criterion depends on a spatial length, a speed and / or an acceleration of the vehicle column. It is also conceivable that Training criterion depends on a speed, a distance and / or an acceleration of the oncoming traffic or the overtaking traffic. For this purpose, the variables mentioned can be detected by means of a suitable sensor unit of a vehicle in the vehicle column. Alternatively, the variables mentioned can be transmitted from the oncoming traffic or the overtaking traffic to the vehicle column using suitable communication units.

A shearing-in process can be understood to mean placing a vehicle in or between a number of vehicles traveling in succession along a direction of travel. A cut-in assistant can be a driver assistance function of a vehicle, which is designed to automatically carry out a cut-in process based on sensor data generated by means of suitable sensors.

In this way, taking into account the circumstances of the traffic situation, it is determined whether the automatic vehicle column is to be managed in an unresolved manner, in a resolved manner or in a defined manner. An optimized guidance of the automated vehicle column is advantageously supported in this way, so that a possible integration of the automated vehicle column into the traffic situation is made possible.

Advantageous further developments of the method are the subject of dependent claims.

An advantageous development of the method provides that the object is at least one overtaking vehicle that at least partially overtakes the automated vehicle column. This makes it easier for an overtaking vehicle to overtake the automated vehicle column.

Another advantageous development of the method provides that the automated vehicle column assists the at least one overtaking vehicle to completely overtake the automated vehicle column after a single-cut operation. In this way, after a partial overtaking of the automated vehicle column, the overtaking vehicle is enabled to completely overtake the automated vehicle column. As a result, optimized, homogeneous and undisturbed guidance of the automated vehicle column is supported.

A further advantageous development of the method provides that the object is an obstacle or a vehicle to be overtaken, which is at least partially passed by the automated vehicle column. In this way, further useful scenarios are realized with the method, in which case the automated vehicle column has a higher speed than the obstacle.

Another advantageous development of the method provides that the automated vehicle column is wirelessly networked with the overtaking vehicle and / or the vehicle to be overtaken. This supports an optimized exchange of information between the automated vehicle column and the overtaking vehicle. In this way, prompt behavior of both the overtaking vehicle and the automated vehicle column is advantageously supported.

A further advantageous development of the method is characterized in that trajectories of oncoming traffic and / or overtaking traffic and / or the automated vehicle column are calculated. This advantageously supports optimized and efficient guidance of the automated vehicle column.

Another advantageous development of the method is characterized in that the calculation of the trajectories is carried out in the automated vehicle column and / or in the cloud and / or in the overtaking vehicle. In this way, different possible calculation locations for the trajectories are advantageously provided. As a result, the trajectories can be calculated from the most effective resources.

A further advantageous development of the method provides that the overtaking object is sheared into the automated vehicle column manually or fully automatically by means of a reeving assistant. This supports a safe reeving of the overtaking vehicle into the automated vehicle column.

Another advantageous development of the method is characterized in that emergency braking is initiated for a defined section of the automated vehicle column in an emergency situation. An emergency situation can be understood to mean a situation in which a collision between the vehicle is imminent or imminent. A defined section of the vehicle column can comprise one or more vehicles of the vehicle column. This advantageously supports a level of security when driving the authorized vehicle column and thus the entire traffic situation.

The invention is described in more detail below with further features and advantages using several figures. Make it up all described or illustrated features, individually or in any combination, the subject matter of the invention, regardless of their summary in the patent claims or their relationship, as well as regardless of their formulation or representation in the description or in the figures. The figures are primarily intended to illustrate the principles essential to the invention and are not necessarily carried out to scale.

• 1 eine prinzipielle Darstellung einer Funktionsweise einer Ausführungsform eines vorgeschlagenen Verfahrens zum optimierten Betreiben einer automatisierten Fahrzeug-Kolonne;
• 2 eine prinzipielle Darstellung einer Funktionsweise einer weiteren Ausführungsform des vorgeschlagenen Verfahrens zum optimierten Betreiben einer automatisierten Fahrzeug-Kolonne;
• 3, 4 prinzipielle Darstellungen einer Funktionsweise einer weiteren Ausführungsform des vorgeschlagenen Verfahrens zum optimierten Betreiben einer automatisierten Fahrzeug-Kolonne;
• 5 ein prinzipielles Blockschaltbild einer Vorrichtung zum optimierten Betreiben einer automatisierten Fahrzeug-Kolonne; und
• 6 einen prinzipiellen Ablauf einer Ausführungsform des vorgeschlagenen Verfahrens zum Betreiben einer automatisierten Fahrzeug-Kolonne.

The figures show:

• 1 a schematic representation of a function of an embodiment of a proposed method for optimized operation of an automated vehicle column;
• 2 a schematic representation of a function of another embodiment of the proposed method for optimized operation of an automated vehicle column;
• 3 . 4 basic representations of a mode of operation of a further embodiment of the proposed method for the optimized operation of an automated vehicle column;
• 5 a basic block diagram of a device for optimized operation of an automated vehicle column; and
• 6 a basic sequence of an embodiment of the proposed method for operating an automated vehicle column.

Description of embodiments

In the following, the term automated vehicle is used synonymously in the meanings of partially automated vehicle, autonomous vehicle and partially autonomous vehicle.

A central idea of the invention is in particular to provide an improved method and a device for the optimized operation of an automated vehicle column.

1 shows a basic scenario of the proposed method. You can see one on a road 1 (eg a country road) automated vehicle column 100 ("Platoon") with a total of five participants 10 ... 50 with a lead vehicle 10 , being an object 200 in the form of an overtaking vehicle from behind to the automated vehicle column 100 approaches and wants to overtake them. The number five is only an example, the automated vehicle column 100 can also have fewer or more participants, but at least two.

The lead vehicle 10 is equipped with a powerful environment sensor system, for example in the form of ultrasound, radar, lidar, mono or stereo camera, lane detection device, etc. At least one of the sensors mentioned is arranged in the front area in order to on the road 1 reliable at least one oncoming traffic 300 to be able to record. The directions of travel of the automated vehicle column 100 , the overtaking vehicle and oncoming traffic on the road 1 are indicated with arrows.

It is now determined whether the entire automated vehicle column 100 without reeving the overtaking vehicle into the automated vehicle column 100 can be overhauled. If this is not possible, it is determined at which point the automated vehicle column 100 should be opened for the purpose of reeving the overtaking vehicle. This is done by calculating the trajectories of the participants 10 ... 50 of the automated vehicle column 100 , the overtaking vehicle and oncoming traffic 300 realized. The calculation (optimal opening of the automated vehicle column 100 or prediction of the overtaking process) thus takes into account the entire flow of traffic.

This means that all known vehicles in the area (oncoming traffic, one or more overtaking vehicles, automated vehicle convoy, other road users, etc.) are recorded, as well as their trajectories, for example via a cloud service and with the help of the sensors of the automated vehicle -Column 100 etc. (e.g. cameras / player replacement systems). The above calculation can be done in the lead vehicle 10 , in combination with the automated vehicle column 100 , and / or in the cloud.

The opening of the automated vehicle column 100 is achieved by the vehicles in the automated vehicle column 100 be delayed behind the gap to be opened (ie in the form of coasting or braking) and / or the vehicles in the automated vehicle column 100 accelerate in front of the gap to be opened, if possible.

If this is not possible, the driver of the overtaking vehicle is advised that a safe overtaking process is currently not possible.

Furthermore, the driver of the overtaking vehicle can be predictively shown when and how in the future an overtaking process of the automated vehicle column 100 is possible.

In an emergency situation (e.g. with very fast oncoming traffic 300 ) becomes the automated vehicle column 100 spontaneously opened at the point where the overtaking vehicle is currently located by the participants of the automated vehicle column 100 , which are located in parallel behind the overtaking vehicle, brake (if necessary with full braking) and / or in the participants of the automated vehicle column 100 accelerate, which are parallel in front of the overtaking vehicle.

In the event that the overtaking vehicle with the automated vehicle convoy 10 (e.g. by vehicle-to-vehicle communication using the infrastructure of the overtaking vehicle, by an app on a mobile phone inside the overtaking vehicle, etc.), the following advantageous options result:

The overtaking vehicle is informed via a connectivity unit (not shown) whether and how the automated vehicle column is 100 or can overtake at least part of it. The possibilities of the automated vehicle convoy overtaking 100 must be confirmed or rejected by the driver of the overtaking vehicle. If this confirms the overtaking process, the automated vehicle column 100 torn open at a suitable point (see explanation above) and the overtaking vehicle is informed by the system where it can cut in. The information can be provided via a display in the passing vehicle or via the mobile phone of the driver of the passing vehicle. Alternatively or additionally, signaling via light signals from the participants 10 ... 50 of the automated vehicle column 100 be performed.

A cut-in process in the automated vehicle column 100 can also be carried out fully automatically, either manually or using a cut-in assistant, similar to a self-steering parking assistant. In the latter case, the cut-in assistant of the overtaking vehicle carries out a gap search within the automated vehicle column 100 and the automatic steering maneuver. In addition, the cruise control (accelerator and brake pedal) can also be taken over by the cut-in assistant.

If the overtaking vehicle rejects the overtaking process, the automated vehicle column can 100 stay together. If the driver of the overtaking vehicle ignores the request for confirmation and nevertheless starts an overtaking process, the overtaking vehicle is considered to be one without networking with the automated vehicle column 100 treated. Information about the event and overtaking vehicle (e.g. official license plate number, and / or driver's photo, and / or a protocol of the communication and / or time of the event, etc.) can be recorded and transmitted to the police for reporting of a risk to road traffic.

Even in the event that an overtaking process is not possible and the driver of the overtaking vehicle nevertheless overtakes the automated vehicle column 100 starts, the overtaking vehicle is considered as one without networking with the automated vehicle column 100 treated. Official vehicle registration number and / or photo of the driver and / or a protocol of the communication and / or time of the event, etc. can be recorded and transmitted to the police for reporting of a risk to road traffic.

• Vor einem beabsichtigten Überholvorgang könnten die Teilnehmer der automatisierten Fahrzeug-Kolonne 100 anzeigen, zum Beispiel über spezielle Lichtsignale, Warnblinkanlagen, Seitenlampen, usw., dass ein Überholen vollständig, gar nicht oder nur mit Einscheren möglich ist. Im Falle der Möglichkeit und Notwendigkeit des Überholens mittels Einscheren in die automatisierte Fahrzeug-Kolonne wird das Überhol-Fahrzeug laufend darüber informiert, wo es in die automatisierte Fahrzeug-Kolonne 100 einscheren kann. Die entsprechende Information kann über Lichtsignale erfolgen, z.B. über Seitenlampen der Teilnehmer der automatisierten Fahrzeug-Kolonne 100, indem Lichtsignale der genannten Seitenlampen z.B. blinkend aufeinander zu laufen. Außerdem wird ohnehin der Abstand zwischen den Teilnehmern 10... 50 an der Einscherstelle der automatisierten Fahrzeug-Kolonne 100 sichtbar vergrößert.

In the event that the overtaking vehicle with the automated vehicle column 100 The following measures can be taken:

• Before an intended overtaking process, the participants of the automated vehicle column could 100 indicate, for example, via special light signals, hazard warning lights, side lights, etc., that overtaking is possible completely, not at all or only with reeving. In the case of the possibility and necessity of overtaking by means of reeving into the automated vehicle column, the overtaking vehicle is continuously informed of where it is in the automated vehicle column 100 can cut in. The corresponding information can be provided via light signals, for example via side lights of the participants in the automated vehicle column 100 by light signals from the side lamps mentioned, for example, flashing towards one another. In addition, the distance between the participants is anyway 10 ... 50 at the cut-in point of the automated vehicle column 100 visibly enlarged.

• Die automatisierte Fahrzeug-Kolonne 100 kann aus mehreren Fahrzeugen mit kurzen Abständen zueinander bestehen. Unter der Annahme, dass sich die automatisierte Fahrzeug-Kolonne 100 auf einer Fahrbahn 1 mit Gegenverkehr 300 bilden darf, werden Überholvorgänge von Kraftfahrzeugen, die langsam fahren, oder auch zu umfahrende Hindernisse ermöglicht. Vorgesehen ist dabei, dass bestimmt wird, ob die gesamte automatisierte Fahrzeug-Kolonne 100 ohne Aufzureißen das Fahrzeug/Hindernis überholen/passieren kann.

2 shows a further basic scenario of the proposed method for the optimized operation of an automated vehicle column 100 , In this case, the automated vehicle column would like to 100 a vehicle 200 overtake. It is also conceivable and not shown in figures that an obstacle (for example in the form of a construction site, a traffic accident scenario, etc.) is to be passed. The following measures are proposed:

• The automated vehicle column 100 can consist of several vehicles with short distances between them. Assuming that the automated vehicle column 100 on a lane 1 with oncoming traffic 300 Overtaking processes of motor vehicles that drive slowly or obstacles to be avoided are made possible. It is intended that it is determined whether the entire automated vehicle column 100 can overtake / pass the vehicle / obstacle without tearing it open.

If this is not possible, it is determined at which points the automated vehicle column 100 is divided. This enables the vehicles of the automated vehicle column 100 individually or in parts of the automated vehicle column 100 overtake / pass the vehicle / obstacle, whereby after complete overtaking / passing the automated vehicle column 100 is restored.

The participants of the automated vehicle column can then continue predictively 100 are displayed when and how an overtaking is possible in the future. This also includes that, for example, with heavy oncoming traffic 300 an overtaking process by the participants 10 ... 50 the automated vehicle column 100 causes the participants of the automated vehicle column 100 who have overtaken too long at low speed on the remaining participants in the automated vehicle column 100 have to wait.

In this case, for example, a criterion for dissolving or dividing the automated vehicle column 100 can be defined, for example an undesired time period and / or a speed reduction. In extreme cases, the automated vehicle column 100 by independently overtaking every other participant in the automated vehicle column 100 dissolved. The rest of the automated vehicle column 100 (which has not yet overtaken or cannot overtake) remains in an automated vehicle column that is reduced with each overtaking maneuver 100 ,

3 shows the case that an overtaking maneuver of the automated vehicle column 100 by an overtaking vehicle 220 upcoming and another overtaking vehicle 210 still within the automated vehicle column 100 located. This creates the risk of the overtaking vehicle 210 from the automated vehicle column 100 swerves and the overtaking vehicle from behind 220 opens up like in 4 indicated.

• Das Überhol-Fahrzeug 210 befindet sich aufgrund eines unterbrochenen Überholvorgangs oder Auf- oder Abfahrens von der Fahrbahn innerhalb der automatisierten Fahrzeug-Kolonne 100 (d.h., dass die automatisierte Fahrzeug-Kolonne 100 an dieser Stelle unterbrochen bzw. in zwei oder mehrere automatisierte Fahrzeug-Kolonne geteilt ist).

The following options can be provided:

• The overtaking vehicle 210 is located in the automated vehicle column due to an interrupted overtaking process or driving up or down the road 100 (ie that the automated vehicle column 100 interrupted at this point or divided into two or more automated vehicle columns).

In this case it is provided that the automated vehicle column 100 all information on the safe exit and overtaking of the remaining participants in the automated vehicle column 100 provides. The automated vehicle column 100 assists the overtaking process of the vehicle that is pulling out and overtaking in the form of a “moving infrastructure”.

The function corresponds to the overtaking assistant described above, taking into account the rear traffic, for example an impending overtaking process of the overtaking vehicle 220 ,

• Das Überhol-Fahrzeug 210 befindet sich aufgrund eines unterbrochenen Überholvorgangs oder Auf- oder Abfahrens von der Fahrbahn innerhalb der automatisierten Fahrzeug-Kolonne 100 (d.h., dass die automatisierte Fahrzeug-Kolonne 100 an dieser Stelle unterbrochen bzw. in zwei oder mehrere automatisierte Fahrzeug-Kolonnen geteilt ist).

In the event that the overtaking vehicle 210 within the automated vehicle column 100 and in the case of oncoming traffic 300 want to overtake (e.g. on a country road), you have the following options:

• The overtaking vehicle 210 is located in the automated vehicle column due to an interrupted overtaking process or driving up or down the road 100 (ie that the automated vehicle column 100 interrupted at this point or divided into two or more automated vehicle columns).

In this case it is provided that the automated vehicle column 100 all information on the safe exit and overtaking of the remaining participants in the automated vehicle column 100 provides. The automated vehicle column 100 assists the overtaking process of the pulling-out and overtaking overtaking vehicle in the form of the above-mentioned moving infrastructure.

The function corresponds to the overtaking assistant described above, taking into account oncoming traffic. Also the combination or observation of oncoming traffic 300 and reverse traffic can make sense. In the event that there is a lane reduction or narrowing of the lane that requires a zipper method, it is provided that the situation mentioned is based on information from the participants in the automated vehicle column 100 the automated vehicle column is recognized (at least by the leading vehicle) and, depending on the position and number of parallel vehicles and vehicles still overtaking 100 is opened in several places for one or more vehicles.

The scenarios explained above also see overtaking traffic being recorded by the automated vehicle column 100 in front (not shown in figures), so that as a result the automated vehicle column 100 can be optimally trained based on the detected oncoming traffic and / or a detected, rearward, overtaking traffic.

5 shows a block diagram of an embodiment of the proposed device 400 for optimized operation of an automated vehicle column 100 ,

A direction of detection can be seen 410 to detect oncoming traffic 300 and / or an overtaking traffic of the automated vehicle column 100 , The detection device 410 is functional with an investigation facility 420 to determine a training criterion for the automated vehicle column 100 connected, taking into account an object to be overtaken and / or to be overtaken 200 it is determined whether the automated vehicle column 100 managed unresolved (complete automated vehicle column 100 without sheared vehicles) or disbanded (complete automated vehicle column 100 with at least one reeved vehicle) or separated in a defined manner (ie into at least two mutually independent parts up to loud individual vehicles). The investigative facility 420 is functional with a training facility 430 to form the automated vehicle column 100 linked according to the determined training criterion.

The functionality of the device mentioned can be advantageous 400 using a human-machine interface in the lead vehicle 10 be configured, which makes the device highly scalable and user-friendly 400 are supported.

6 shows a basic sequence of a method for optimized operation of an automated vehicle column 100 ,

In one step 500 becomes a detection of oncoming traffic 300 and / or an overtaking traffic of the automated vehicle column 100 carried out.

In one step 510 is a determination of a training criterion for the automated vehicle column 100 performed, taking into account an overtaking and / or an object to be overtaken 200 it is determined whether the automated vehicle column 100 to be carried out unresolved, to be dissolved or to be separated in a defined manner.

In one step 520 is a formation of the automated vehicle column 100 carried out according to the determined training criterion.

As a result, the proposed method can advantageously increase a safety level in road traffic and provide a homogeneous traffic flow.

The method according to the invention can advantageously be implemented as software, for example on the electronic device 400 expires. The electronic device 400 can be used as control units for the participants 10 ... 50 of the automated vehicle column 100 be trained. A simple adaptability of the method is supported in this way.

Although the proposed method was described above solely on the basis of right-hand traffic, it goes without saying that the proposed method can also be used for left-hand traffic, in which case the above-mentioned direction / orientation information must be adapted accordingly.

Those skilled in the art will appropriately modify and / or combine the features of the invention without departing from the essence of the invention.

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Claims (11)

Method for operating an automated vehicle column (100), comprising the steps: - Detecting oncoming traffic (300) and / or overtaking traffic of the automated vehicle column (100); - Determining a training criterion for the automated vehicle column (100), it being determined, taking into account an overtaking and / or an object (200) to be overtaken, whether the automated vehicle column (100) is guided in an unresolved manner, in a resolved manner or in a defined manner should; and - Form the automated vehicle column (100) according to the training criterion determined. Procedure according to Claim 1 wherein the object (200) is at least one overtaking vehicle that at least partially overtakes the automated vehicle column (100). Procedure according to Claim 2 , wherein the automated vehicle column (100) assists the at least one overtaking vehicle to completely overtake the automated vehicle column (100) after a single-cut operation. Procedure according to Claim 1 , wherein the object (200) is an obstacle or a vehicle to be overtaken, which is at least partially passed by the automated vehicle column (100). Procedure according to one of the Claims 2 and 4 , wherein the automated vehicle column (100) is wirelessly networked with the overtaking vehicle and / or the vehicle to be overtaken. Method according to one of the preceding claims, wherein a calculation of trajectories of the oncoming traffic (300), and / or the overtaking traffic and or the automated vehicle column (100) is carried out. Procedure according to Claim 6 , wherein the calculation of the trajectories is carried out in the automated vehicle column (100) and / or in the cloud and / or in the overtaking vehicle. Method according to one of the preceding claims, wherein a shearing-in operation of the overtaking object into the automated vehicle column (100) is carried out fully automatically, either manually or by means of a reeving assistant. Method according to one of the preceding claims, wherein emergency braking is initiated for a defined section of the automated vehicle column (100) in an emergency situation. Device (400) for operating an automated vehicle column (100), comprising: - A detection device (410) for detecting oncoming traffic and / or overtaking traffic of the automated vehicle column (100); - A determination device (420) for determining a training criterion for the automated vehicle column (100), wherein, taking into account an object that is to be overtaken and / or to be overtaken, it is determined whether the automated vehicle column (100) is guided or unresolved should be managed or separated; and - A training facility (430) for training the automated vehicle column (100) according to the training criterion determined. Computer program product with program code means for performing the method according to one of the Claims 1 to 9 if it runs on an electronic device (400) or is stored on a computer readable data carrier.

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