How Does Self Driving Cars Work

Self-driving cars , also known as autonomous vehicles, have been a topic of interest for many years and have recently begun to be seen on the roads in various forms. The technology behind self-driving cars is complex, but can be broken down into a few key components: sensors, software, and mechanical systems. Waymo undergoing testing in the San Francisco Bay Area By Dllu - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=64517567 Tesla Autopilot is classified as an SAE Level 2 system By Ian Maddox - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=67227170 Sensors are an essential component of self-driving cars. These devices are used to detect and interpret the vehicle's surroundings. The most commonly used sensors in autonomous vehicles include cameras, lidar, radar, and ultrasonic sensors. Cameras can capture visual information, such as traffic lights and road signs, while lidar, radar, and ultrasonic sensors are used to detec...