Location-aware verification for autonomous truck platooning based on blockchain and zero-knowledge proof
Document Type
Conference Proceeding
Publication Date
5-3-2021
Abstract
Platooning technologies enable trucks to drive cooperatively and automatically, which bring benefits including less fuel consumption, more road capacity and safety. In order to establish trust during dynamic platoon formation, ensure vehicular data integrity, and guard platoons against potential attackers, it is pivotal to verify any given vehicle's identity information before granting it access to join a platoon. To address this concern in dynamic truck platooning, we present a novel location-aware and privacy-preserving verification protocol based on zero-knowledge proof and permissioned blockchain. By performing the verification process within the spatially-local area defined by a given platoon, our system can provide lower latency and communication overhead compared to a location-agnostic blockchain system. We prototype the proposed system and perform benchmark tests on the Hyperledger platform. The experimental results show that our system is suitable for real-world truck platooning.
Identifier
85114484138 (Scopus)
ISBN
[9781665435789]
Publication Title
IEEE International Conference on Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Icbc 2021
External Full Text Location
https://doi.org/10.1109/ICBC51069.2021.9461116
Recommended Citation
Li, Wanxin; Meese, Collin; Zhong, Zijia Gary; Guo, Hao; and Nejad, Mark, "Location-aware verification for autonomous truck platooning based on blockchain and zero-knowledge proof" (2021). Faculty Publications. 4122.
https://digitalcommons.njit.edu/fac_pubs/4122
