Autonomous driving is one of the megatrends shaping the automotive industry, driven by Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) architectures. While shipments of fully self-driving cars will remain small throughout the rest of the decade, semi-autonomous (Level 2, Level 3) features are already becoming common in the smart mobility market. From active safety features many automakers are already familiar with to automated highway cruise control, autonomous driving technology is maturing. However, more advanced applications still need development time before being safe for mass deployment. This article will evaluate the primary applications, benefits, and enabling technologies dictating the future direction of autonomous driving.
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