Autonomous Cars

List of tables and figures

Tables
Table 1: Differences between short-range and long-range radars
Table 2: Benefits and drawbacks of radar for self-driving vehicles
Table 3: 5G scope and automotive applications
Table 4: Autonomous driving levels
Table 5: Possible uses for self-driving taxis
Table 6: Major connected-car deployments
Table 7: Driving assistance features and partners of main carmakers
Table 8: Self-driving focus for main Internet players in the automotive market
Table 9: Uber’s car-sharing services
Table 10: Level 5 car availability
Table 11: Possible impacts of the self-driving cars on vehicle ownership

Figures
Figure 1: Fields involved in AI development
Figure 2: Multiple sensors work together for autonomous driving
Figure 3: Lidar using a spinning mirror
Figure 4: How lidar senses the environment
Figure 5: Quanergy solid-state lidar sensors
Figure 6: Velodyne Velarray – a solid-state lidar system
Figure 7: Radar’s applications in Advanced Driving Assistance Systems (ADAS)
Figure 8: Camera applications in autonomous vehicles
Figure 9: Mobileye’s camera-based system for pedestrian detection (for buses and lorries)
Figure 10: Ultrasonic sensors in autonomous driving
Figure 11: Main scenarios where V2V can prevent accidents
Figure 12: Visual representation of V2V and V2I communication
Figure 13: Car displaying the remaining time before a traffic light goes green
Figure 14: Scope of 5G
Figure 15: Direct communications (left) and network communications
Figure 16: Deployment using eUICC
Figure 17: Major causes of traffic accidents
Figure 18: Causes of stress and anxiety in the car
Figure 19: Park Assist (BMW)
Figure 20: OnStar data plans
Figure 21: Testing a self-driving Chevy Bolt electric vehicle
Figure 22: GM’s car-sharing service – Maven
Figure 23: Ford SYNC 3
Figure 24: Autonomous Ford Fusion Hybrid vehicle
Figure 25: BMW ConnectedDrive
Figure 26: Sensor system of BMW autonomous driving
Figure 27: Volkswagen’s Car-Net service
Figure 28: VW Sedric concept car for level 5 autonomous driving
Figure 29: Sensor components enabling Audi A8 level 3 autonomous driving
Figure 30: Model S main connected functions
Figure 31: Enhanced Autopilot systems for autonomous driving
Figure 32: Waze interface
Figure 33: Waymo’s “Firefly” (retired in August 2017)
Figure 34: Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid minivans joining Waymo’s test fleet
Figure 35: Control with CarPlay: Siri Eyes-free button, touchscreen and knob twist
Figure 36: Apple’s self-driving car spotted in California
Figure 37: Baidu-Chery autonomous driving prototype car
Figure 38: Uber-Volvo self-driving car in development
Figure 39: Main reason provided by Americans who would want to ride in a driverless vehicle
Figure 40: Personal vehicles sales (left) and commercial vehicle sales (right)
Figure 41: Most common job in every state
Figure 42: Broad public support for policies limiting the impact of workforce automation
Figure 43: Public is more worried than enthusiastic about self-driving vehicles
Figure 44: Majority of Americans would not want to ride in a driverless vehicle if given the chance
Figure 45: Registered light-duty vehicles per person, per licensed driver and per household, 1984-2011
Figure 46: Sales of autonomous cars (level 5)