Category: Automotive Technology / Trends
Introduction
In short, autonomous driving is transitioning from science fiction to reality. While it is rare to see completely self-driving cars on the streets, it is common to see cars loaded with advanced driver-assistance systems.
Advanced Driver Assistance Systems
ADAS now includes:
- Lane-keeping assist
- Adaptive cruise control
- Automatic Emergency Braking
- Blind-spot Monitoring
Examples:
- Mercedes-Benz S-Class – Traffic Jam Assist, semi-autonomous highway driving
- Tesla Model 3 – Autopilot, Navigate on Autopilot, Smart Summon
- These features become active in the reduction of accidents.
Partial Automation Today
Even high-end cars can easily handle stop-and-go conditions in highways today. In fact, the Tesla Autopilot feature can already control the position, velocity, and spacing of the car, greatly relieving the driver of workload.
LiDAR and AI Systems
Companies like Waymo, Audi, and Volvo use LiDAR technology to create 3D maps of environments and recognize pedestrians, cyclists, and other vehicles. This enables vehicles to forecast and avoid collisions.
What’s Next
Partial automation is fast becoming the norm. The next steps are expected to be fully autonomous vehicles within controlled environments, V2X vehicles communicating with infrastructure, and AI being enabled to learn on the go.
For more Information, here you can read ; The Future of Driving Looks Smarter Than Ever
