This paper introduces RoboCar, an open-source research platform for autonomous driving developed at the University of Luxembourg. RoboCar provides a modular, cost-effective framework for the development of experimental Autonomous Driving Systems (ADS), utilizing the 2018 KIA Soul EV. The platform integrates a robust hardware and software architecture that aligns with the vehicle's existing systems, minimizing the need for extensive modifications. It supports various autonomous driving functions and has undergone real-world testing on public roads in Luxembourg City. This paper outlines the platform's architecture, integration challenges, and initial test results, offering insights into its application in advancing autonomous driving research. RoboCar is available to anyone at https://github.com/sntubix/robocar and is released under an open-source MIT license.

翻译：本文介绍了由卢森堡大学开发的自动驾驶研究开源平台RoboCar。RoboCar基于2018款起亚Soul EV，提供模块化、成本效益高的实验性自动驾驶系统（ADS）开发框架。该平台集成了与车辆现有系统兼容的稳健硬件与软件架构，极大减少了改造需求。它支持多种自动驾驶功能，并在卢森堡市的公共道路上完成了真实环境测试。本文阐述了该平台的架构设计、集成挑战及初期测试结果，为其在推动自动驾驶研究中的应用提供了见解。RoboCar可通过https://github.com/sntubix/robocar获取，并依据开源MIT许可发布。