AV Basics
3 explainers~11 min total
Understand the core concepts of autonomous driving.
Explainers in this path
1
What Is an Autonomous Vehicle, Really?
You've seen the headlines about self-driving cars. But what actually counts as an autonomous vehicle? A clear breakdown of the technology and how it works.
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2
The 5 Levels of Autonomy (Without the Jargon)
You've heard 'Level 2' and 'Level 4' thrown around. Here's what the SAE levels actually mean, explained in plain language you can remember.
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3
How to Ride in an Autonomous Vehicle for the First Time
Curious what it's actually like to ride in a self-driving car? Here's what to expect on your first AV ride, from booking to arrival.
3 min readRead explainer
Key Terms
- AV
- Autonomous Vehicle - a vehicle capable of sensing its environment and operating without human involvement.
- SAE Levels
- A 0-5 scale defined by the Society of Automotive Engineers that classifies vehicle automation from no automation to full self-driving.
- ADAS
- Advanced Driver Assistance Systems - features like lane keeping, adaptive cruise control, and automatic emergency braking.
- Sensor Fusion
- Combining data from multiple sensors (cameras, lidar, radar) to create a comprehensive view of the environment.