Driving the Future: Design and Implementation of an Advanced Smart Car Network Simulation Platform for Education

— Incorporating smart car network education into an academic setting often faces a substantial cost barrier. Traditionally, creating a realistic learning environment involved significant investments, such as procuring an actual smart car or specialized automotive-grade testing equipment. However, these approaches pose challenges, especially in resource-constrained educational contexts. This project addresses these challenges by introducing an innovative solution—a smart car education platform. Our objective is to design and implement this platform using a limited number of microcontrollers and components extracted from modern vehicles, enabling the creation of a lifelike simulation of genuine smart car networks. By adopting this approach, we enhance accessibility for students interested in gaining practical insights into automotive networks, offering a more pragmatic and cost-effective educational pathway.