Sensors on autonomous vehicles provide a 360° view to constantly monitor the situation on the road and the surroundings. Compared to an experienced driver, this solution takes less time to make the right decision. Unlike humans, it is not affected by emotions and does not become tired or distracted. A total control of the road and a quick decision-making process make traffic safer.
Autonomous technology will change basic logistics scenarios, solve major issues such as lack of experience, and significantly reduce risks of emergencies. The technology increases business efficiency, reduces delivery time, and expands transport areas.
Developing autonomous driving technology requires the latest advancements in science and extensive academic knowledge. To meet the automotive industry’s demands, we combine recognition and decision-making algorithms, use big data and machine learning, and develop cybersecurity solutions.
Trucks - With self-driving technology, cargo transportation will be changed in a positive way, with improved safety, faster deliveries, and the reduction of most risks and costs. Passenger cars - Production vehicles can become self-driving during a production cycle or at a specialized station. Electric vehicles - In electric vehicles, there is no steering wheel, no control panel, and no driver's seat. The configuration of batteries and electric motors allows for both passenger and cargo modificvations.
Robotic and tele-operated mining equipment: - dump trucks - drilling rigs - bulldozers
- Continuous data exchange between vehicles and road infrastructure - Real-time data transmission - Informing about events on the road in conditions of lack of direct visibility - Independence from global communication channels
A simple “seeing” is not enough
The key to safety is testing
Several steps are involved in testing autonomous technology. Our cars are only sent to the city when we are absolutely certain that they are safe. Tests for climatic, vibration, and electromagnetic compatibility are mandatory for all components.
Lidars, radars, and cameras continuously monitor the road environment. With the three technologies combined, there are no blind spots, so the car can see everything around it.
With radars, a 3D model of the environment is created, which helps a vehicle navigate. The vehicle can estimate the distance and speed of objects near it using this data.
Lidars generate precise maps by scanning surroundings continuously with millions of laser beams. It is radar that observes space, and lidar that constructs a comprehensive picture of that space. All activities around a car are detected by lidars, including cars, pedestrians, and everything else.
Important visual information is recognized by cameras. They are able to recognize the color of traffic lights and understand traffic signs and road markings. The picture of the constantly changing environment around the car becomes complete and navigable this way.
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