Vehicular Automation: Advances in Autonomous Driving Systems and Smart Transportation Technologies

Vehicular automation-This chapter introduces the core concept of vehicular automation, explaining its fundamental technologies and implications for transportation

Platoon (automobile)-Focuses on the development of automobile platooning, where multiple vehicles communicate and drive together in a coordinated manner to improve safety and efficiency

Selfdriving car-Discusses the architecture, sensors, and algorithms that enable cars to navigate autonomously, highlighting the key players in this growing industry

Automatic parking-Explores the technology behind autonomous parking systems, demonstrating how vehicles can park themselves with minimal human input

Waymo-Examines the pioneering work of Waymo, one of the most wellknown selfdriving car companies, and its contributions to the autonomous vehicle landscape

Driverless tractor-Investigates the application of automation in agriculture, showcasing how driverless tractors are revolutionizing farming practices

EasyMile EZ10-Introduces EasyMile’s EZ10, an autonomous shuttle designed for shortdistance travel, demonstrating the flexibility of selfdriving vehicles in urban environments

History of selfdriving cars-Provides a historical overview of the journey from early autonomous vehicle prototypes to the presentday selfdriving cars, covering key milestones

Robotaxi-Covers the rise of autonomous ridehailing services, or robotaxis, exploring their potential to disrupt the transportation industry

Selfdriving car liability-Delves into the legal and ethical challenges of autonomous driving, particularly concerning liability in the event of accidents

Torc Robotics-Highlights the work of Torc Robotics, a leader in autonomous vehicle technology, and its innovations in selfdriving systems

Kargo-Discusses Kargo, an autonomous delivery vehicle designed to transport goods rather than passengers, opening up new possibilities for logistics

Cruise (autonomous vehicle)-Focuses on Cruise, a subsidiary of General Motors, and its strides in autonomous driving technology, aiming to make selfdriving cars a common sight on roads

Lane centering-Explains lane centering technology, an important component of autonomous vehicles that helps maintain proper lane positioning for safer driving

Selfdriving truck-Covers the growing trend of autonomous trucking, exploring how selfdriving technology is poised to revolutionize the freight industry

Avride-Introduces Avride, a company pioneering autonomous air vehicles, providing a glimpse into the future of flying cars and air taxis

Smart Columbus-Highlights the Smart Columbus initiative, which integrates autonomous vehicle technology into smart city planning, paving the way for future urban mobility

Plus (autonomous trucking)-Focuses on Plus, an autonomous trucking company, exploring how it’s transforming the transportation of goods and the logistics industry

Impact of selfdriving cars-Discusses the broader societal, economic, and environmental impacts of selfdriving cars, including reduced traffic accidents and environmental benefits

Regulation of selfdriving cars-Examines the regulatory landscape surrounding autonomous vehicles, considering the challenges and opportunities of creating global standards

Automotive safety-Concludes with a deep dive into the safety features and standards of autonomous vehicles, ensuring the safety of passengers and pedestrians alike