RoadXML
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| Filename extension | .rnd |
|---|---|
| Latest release | 3.0.0 |
| Type of format | Road Network Description |
| Extended from | XML |
| Open format? | Yes |
| Website | road-xml.org |
RoadXML is an open file format for the road networks description used by driving simulators.
Overview[edit]
RoadXML was initiated to contribute to road network format standardization in order to enhance the interoperability between simulators.[1] It is the outcome of the compilation of several original formats (GRS, RNS/RS, RND) developed in 1994 by academic and industrial partners: INRETS, Oktal, PSA Peugeot Citroën, Renault, Thales.
RoadXML offers a multi layer description of the environment for fast data access for real time applications. Here are the four 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[edit]
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[2]
- The version 2.3 was released in December 2011[3]
- The version 2.4 was released in July 2013[4]
- The version 2.4.1 was released in July 2016[5]
- The version 2.4.6 was released in April 2019[6]
- The version 3.0.0 was released in March 2020[7]
Since the version 2.1, an open source parser for RoadXML is also available on SourceForge.
See also[edit]
- OpenDRIVE (specification), another open format dedicated to the road network description for driving simulators
References[edit]
- ^ "L'open source gagne la simulation de conduite". EditoWeb Magazine. 13 September 2010.
- ^ RoadXML 2.2 specification, J. Chaplier(2010)
- ^ RoadXML 2.3 specification, J. Chaplier(2011)
- ^ RoadXML 2.4 specification, D. Avendano(2013)
- ^ RoadXML 2.4.1 specification, D. Avendano(2016)
- ^ RoadXML 2.4.6 specification, D. Avendano(2019)
- ^ RoadXML 3.0.0 specification, M. Laurent(2020)