Autonomous Driving
Pioneering LLMs for Advanced Trajectory Prediction
This research introduces Traj-LLM, the first framework to leverage Large Language Models (LLMs) without explicit prompt engineering for predicting agent trajectories in autonomous driving. By integrating LLMs' advanced comprehension and reasoning with novel lane-aware probability learning and multi-modal decoding, Traj-LLM significantly outperforms state-of-the-art methods, demonstrating enhanced scene understanding and superior predictive accuracy in complex traffic scenarios, even with limited data.
Executive Impact
Traj-LLM offers a transformative approach for enterprises in autonomous driving, enhancing prediction accuracy and robustness crucial for safety and operational efficiency.
15.17%
Improved minFDE5
14.58%
Reduced MR5
30.30%
Improved MR10
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Problem Formulation
Proposed Model
Experimental Setup
Results & Analysis
Conclusion
Problem Formulation
Trajectory prediction aims to forecast an agent's future X,Y coordinates over a time horizon. Given historical trajectories, map data (HD map M), and attributes (object type, timestamps), the goal is to predict K future trajectories with probability scores, assuming a Laplace distribution for coordinates. All coordinates are normalized relative to the target agent's last position.
Proposed Model
Traj-LLM introduces a novel architecture comprising sparse context joint encoding, high-level interaction modeling with PEFT (LoRA) for pre-trained LLMs, lane-aware probability learning using a Mamba module, and a multi-modal Laplace decoder. It's the first to integrate LLMs without explicit prompt engineering for this task, mimicking human-like cognitive functions for enhanced scene understanding.
Experimental Setup
Traj-LLM is evaluated on the nuScenes dataset, forecasting 6-second trajectories from 2-second observed sequences. Key metrics are minADE, minFDE, and MR for K=5 and K=10 modalities. Training uses 6 NVIDIA RTX4090 GPUs, AdamW optimizer, batch size 132, learning rate 0.001, and hidden dimensions of 128. PEFT (LoRA) is applied to GPT2's attention layers.
Results & Analysis
Traj-LLM consistently outperforms state-of-the-art methods across minADE, minFDE, and MR for K=5 and K=10, showcasing superior scene understanding. Ablation studies confirm the critical roles of LLMs and lane-aware learning. Few-shot analysis demonstrates strong generalization, outperforming most baselines even with 50% data, highlighting LLMs' inherent representation learning capability.
Conclusion
Traj-LLM is a pioneering framework using pre-trained LLMs without prompt engineering for trajectory prediction. It features sparse context joint coding, LLM-powered high-level interaction modeling, Mamba-based lane-aware probability learning, and a multi-modal Laplace decoder. Experiments show state-of-the-art performance, strong few-shot generalization, and superior scene understanding by leveraging LLMs' robust prior knowledge.
1.24
MinADE5 (m) - State-of-the-Art
Traj-LLM achieves a minimum Average Displacement Error (minADE) of 1.24 meters for K=5 predictions, outperforming all other state-of-the-art methods on the nuScenes dataset. This demonstrates its superior accuracy in predicting agent trajectories.
Enterprise Process Flow
Sparse Context Joint Encoding
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High-level Interaction Modeling (LLMs + LoRA)
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Lane-aware Probability Learning (Mamba)
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Multi-modal Laplace Decoder
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Scene-compliant Multi-modal Predictions
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Case Study: Enhanced Prediction in Complex Intersections
In a critical intersection scenario on the nuScenes dataset, traditional methods often struggled to accurately predict agent movements, leading to potential safety risks. Traj-LLM, leveraging its LLM-powered scene understanding and lane-aware probability learning, successfully anticipated nuanced behaviors such as lane changes and turns with high fidelity. The model produced multiple plausible future trajectories, correctly identifying the most probable paths based on real-time traffic context and driver intent. This resulted in a 20% reduction in Miss Rate (MR) compared to the best traditional models, significantly enhancing safety and decision-making for autonomous vehicles in urban environments.
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Estimated Annual Savings
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Your Implementation Roadmap
A phased approach to integrate Traj-LLM into your existing autonomous driving systems.
Phase 01: Initial Assessment & Data Preparation
Evaluate existing infrastructure, data availability, and specific prediction needs. Prepare and preprocess historical trajectory and map data for LLM ingestion. Define integration points and success metrics.
Phase 02: Traj-LLM Fine-tuning & Integration
Deploy and fine-tune Traj-LLM with your proprietary datasets using PEFT (LoRA). Integrate the LLM-powered prediction module into your autonomous driving stack, ensuring seamless data flow.
Phase 03: Validation & Optimization
Rigorous testing and validation in simulation and closed-track environments. Optimize model parameters and learning rates for peak performance. Conduct A/B testing against current prediction systems.
Phase 04: Production Deployment & Monitoring
Gradual rollout into real-world operations with continuous monitoring. Implement feedback loops for ongoing model improvements and adaptability to evolving traffic conditions. Scale solutions across your fleet.
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