AI in AVs

2 explainers~7 min total

Explore the role of artificial intelligence.

Explainers in this path

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From Pixels to Decisions: How AVs Make Choices on the Road

Knowing what's around you is only half of driving. Learn how AVs turn sensor data into safe decisions through perception, prediction, planning, and control.

4 min readRead explainer
2

Edge Cases: The Weird Situations AVs Have to Handle

A mattress falls off a truck. A construction worker waves you through cones. Learn what edge cases are and how AVs are designed to handle them safely.

3 min readRead explainer

Key Terms

Machine Learning
AI systems that learn patterns from data rather than following explicit programming rules.
Neural Network
A computing system inspired by the brain that can recognize patterns in images, sounds, and sensor data.
Edge Case
An unusual or unexpected scenario that the AV must handle safely, like a fallen tree or an unusual vehicle.
Path Planning
The process of calculating the optimal route and trajectory for the vehicle to follow.