Smart mobility, autonomous vehicles

Abstract

[EN] An Autonomous Vehicle is fundamentally defined as a passenger vehicle that drives by itself. An “AV” is also called; autopilot, driverless car, auto-drive car, or automated guided vehicle. The driver-free concept is simple enough, but the technology is cutting edge. The cars talk to others and the surrounding terrain with sensors, and also stay in touch with centralized command posts. AV is a new but real technology, already tested, which could be in use on streets in a short term. Many companies have already built their own AV. NoorderRuimte and HIT (Hanze Institute of Technology) also want to help in this industry and try to make it real faster. The point is that it is possible to change the driver’s life in different ways, making their life more comfortable and try to save their time or take more benefit of it.