Autonomous driving

The document provides an overview of the history and state of autonomous vehicles. It discusses how early autonomous technologies emerged in the 1910s for aircraft stabilization. Modern autonomous vehicles use sensors like cameras, radar and lidar for perception. They also rely on high-definition maps and machine learning for localization, path planning and control. The document outlines the technical processes involved and some of the key challenges for autonomous vehicles, including achieving high levels of safety, addressing ethical dilemmas, and gaining social acceptance.