The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $154,063 Early-Concept Grants for Exploratory Research (EAGER) project grant to Washington State University (WSU) under the NSF Engineering Program (CFDA 47.041). The two-year project, titled "Collaborative Research: Fostering Collective Rationality Among Self-Interested Agents to Improve Design and Efficiency of Mixed Autonomy Networks and Infrastructure Systems," seeks to investigate the emergence and applications of "collective rationality" among self-interested agents in the context of mixed autonomy transportation systems. The research will leverage game theory and reinforcement learning to develop theoretical models and behavior design frameworks that incorporate collective rationality principles to enhance cooperation, reduce travel costs and emissions, and improve equity in mixed autonomous vehicle environments. The project aims to disseminate the research findings through curriculum development, K-12 education, and collaboration with industry and government partners. No subawards are planned for this award.
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