Autonomous Vehicles: Technologies, Regulations, and Societal Impacts

Autonomous Vehicles: Technologies, Regulations, and Societal Impacts examines the concepts, hardware, software, and impacts of autonomous driving, including economic and societal considerations. It investigates the readiness of individuals and society for advanced automated driving vehicles and outlines future research needs.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 202 pages
Publication date: 14 April 2021
Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division

Autonomous Vehicles: Technologies, Regulations, and Societal Impacts delves into the realm of autonomous driving concepts, encompassing the essential hardware and software components required for self-driving capabilities. It explores the utilization of Artificial intelligence tools, the necessary infrastructure, communication protocols, and the interaction between autonomous and non-autonomous vehicles. Through a scenario-based approach, the book analyzes the profound impacts of autonomous driving on the economy and various sectors. It assesses the future of autonomous driving from both qualitative and quantitative perspectives, identifying the key drivers, challenges, and barriers that shape this transformative technology.

The book investigates whether individuals are ready to embrace advanced automated driving vehicles and to what extent society is prepared to accept highly automated vehicles on the road. Building upon the existing technologies, opportunities, strengths, threats, and weaknesses, Autonomous Vehicles: Technologies, Regulations, and Societal Impacts discusses the necessary frameworks for automated vehicles to navigate within and around cities. It concludes with a thought-provoking discussion on the future applications of autonomous driving, outlining the critical research needs that will shape the trajectory of this evolving field.

Weight: 336g
Dimension: 152 x 222 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780323901376