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What is BSI Flex 1886 - System aspects for remote operation of vehicles about?

The latest in a series of standards supporting the trialling and deployment of connected and automated mobility (CAM) in the UK, BSI Flex 1886 describes the key systems necessary for safe remote operation of vehicles, signposts important parameters related to various classes of remote operation and makes recommendations on the information to be provided to remote operators.

The guidance aims to support safe use and operation of remote driving systems.

Who is BSI Flex 1886 - System aspects for remote operation of vehicles for?

BSI Flex 1886 is useful to any organization that develops or utilizes remote operation systems. It might also be of use to road authorities, local authorities, testbeds, vehicle agencies and insurers.

What does BSI Flex 1886 - System aspects for remote operation of vehicles cover?

This BSI Flex outlines guidance on remote operation systems used in automated vehicle trialling, developmental testing and deployment, whether they involve passenger services (e.g. public transport vehicles or private hire vehicles) or freight carrying services. It focuses on remote systems operating in both controlled and uncontrolled environments where a remote operator can assist or take over the driving task.

It covers remote operation system aspects including:

Class of remote operation
Vehicle speed and operational design domain (ODD)
Information provided to the remote operator
Remote operation system parameters including; connectivity, security, software updates, data and information needed to support remote monitoring, assistance and driving

Why should you use BSI Flex 1886 - System aspects for remote operation of vehicles?

Remotely operated systems play a critical role in helping the move towards to commercial deployment of self-driving vehicles. This standard intends to provide an initial outline of the core functionalities from vehicles (sensors and actuators and processing systems), communication links (radios, antennas, core networks,) to remote operator workstations (HMIs, displays, controls). The objective is to ensure users understand all the factors that can impact the safety of remotely operated vehicles, independently of the technology in use.

The standard can help you to:

Accelerate innovation
Improve efficiency and safety
Increase trust
Manage risk

BSI Flex 1886 contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goal 9 on industry, innovation, and infrastructure and Goal 11 on sustainable cities and communities.

BSI Flex 1886 forms part of a broader CAM programme of the standards led by BSI, find out more about the programme here

BSI Flex 1886 v1.0:2023-08

System aspects for remote operation of vehicles. Guide

Published:

31 Aug 2023

Withdrawn:

23 Sep 2024