Course Outline

Introduction to Autonomous Vehicle Sensors

  • Overview of autonomous vehicle architecture
  • The role of sensors in self-driving technology
  • Challenges and limitations of sensor-based perception

LiDAR Sensors in Autonomous Vehicles

  • How LiDAR works: principles and applications
  • LiDAR data processing and 3D mapping
  • Strengths and limitations of LiDAR in self-driving systems

Radar and Ultrasonic Sensors

  • Radar for object detection and collision avoidance
  • Interpreting radar signals and Doppler effects
  • Ultrasonic sensors for low-speed navigation

Camera and Computer Vision Systems

  • Types of cameras used in autonomous vehicles
  • Image processing techniques for object recognition
  • Deep learning applications in visual perception

Sensor Fusion and Data Integration

  • Introduction to sensor fusion techniques
  • Combining LiDAR, radar, and camera data for better accuracy
  • Kalman filtering and deep learning approaches to sensor fusion

Real-Time Processing and Autonomous Decision-Making

  • Latency and real-time constraints in autonomous perception
  • Processing sensor data for navigation and obstacle avoidance
  • Case studies: Tesla, Waymo, and other industry leaders

Testing and Calibration of Autonomous Vehicle Sensors

  • Methods for sensor calibration and error correction
  • Testing sensor performance in different environments
  • Optimizing sensor placement for enhanced vehicle perception

Future Trends in Autonomous Vehicle Sensing

  • Emerging sensor technologies in self-driving cars
  • AI-driven advancements in sensor data analysis
  • The future of fully autonomous vehicle perception systems

Summary and Next Steps

Requirements

  • An understanding of automotive systems and electronics
  • Experience with programming languages such as Python or MATLAB
  • Basic knowledge of control systems and signal processing

Audience

  • Engineers working on autonomous vehicle development
  • Automotive professionals interested in sensor integration
  • IoT specialists exploring sensor applications in smart mobility
 21 Hours

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