Why Sensor Technology is the Key to Autonomous Vehicles

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The current capabilities of sensors, while helpful, are relatively rudimentary when it comes to autonomous vehicles.

www.eetasia.com, Aug. 11, 2021 – 

We still have a long way to go to achieve roadways filled with self-driving vehicles. The current capabilities of sensors, while helpful, are relatively rudimentary when it comes to autonomous vehicles.

That said, the automotive industry has progressed dramatically in the past few years. If you rolled off the lot with a brand new vehicle five or six years ago, it would likely contain around 60 to 100 sensors. Today, that number is much closer to 200 or more. As vehicles continue to get smarter and more autonomous, the evolution and sophistication of sensors has kept pace and will continue to grow as new features become common place.

To power advancements in autonomous vehicles, tech providers and automakers are factoring in challenges such as sensor degradation, collaboration on industry standards, and maintenance/servicing of the software's cybersecurity defenses over the lifespan of the vehicle.

The Automotive Rat Race

One of the biggest challenges that auto manufacturers and OEMs have is keeping up with the rapid pace of both sensor and data development. Sensors need to provide the necessary level of data fidelity for vehicle systems to meet design requirements.

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