A future of autonomous driving (AD) may be nigh. Not to sound too dramatic, but the prospect is pretty exciting. A shift in car capabilities toward AD will drive the development of more U.S. smart cities, integrating more external touchpoints—roadside sensors, cameras, traffic lights, road signs and other infrastructure—to automate intersections, manage real-time traffic and detect pedestrians, cyclists and other road users.
As the network grows, so do the mobility opportunities—robo-taxis and robo-shuttles for those unable to drive, and autonomous trucks and last-mile delivery for streamlined shipping. Fully autonomous driving networks (ADNs) would improve road safety and eliminate the human error behind over 90% of vehicle accidents. The EU estimates its regulations to advance advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and AD could prevent 140,000 serious injuries and 25,000 deaths by 2038.
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