Pedestrian Archetypes Extension -- More Pedestrian Models for Autonomous Vehicle Safety Testing

Researchers expanded a pedestrian archetype taxonomy by adding seven new behavior models for autonomous vehicle safety testing.

The preprint analyzes more YouTube dash-cam footage to define new crossing patterns beyond the earlier set of 12.

The authors explain how the new archetypes differ from existing ones and illustrate them with video-frame examples.

A richer pedestrian model can better capture real-world behavior and help evaluate AV safety systems against more risky scenarios.