Introducing AV systems
As we mentioned earlier, several automotive companies are already implementing ADAS and AV systems in their vehicles. As such, there is a large amount of research and development happening in the space, but this section will introduce you to key terms and concepts so we can proceed further and explore how machine learning is involved here.
First, let us discuss ADAS and AV at a high level. There are several threads of questions from people being introduced to this field leading to confusion, such as the following:
- Are AV systems and ADAS one and the same thing?
- Are ADAS contained within AV systems?
- Does a company usually develop ADAS first and then AV systems?
- Are there different levels of automation within AV systems?
Before we can answer these questions, let’s drill down even further. In order to automate any part of the driving experience, whether it is for a car or a container truck, innovation in the following components...