Howard . “ Using AI , we can potentially provide real-time valuable insight into how roads are used , where traffic hotspots are and how to better design infrastructure for automated driving safety .”
THE ROLE OF INFRASTRUCTURE IN A CONNECTED , ASSISTED SYSTEM
Aiding the safe operation of ADASenabled vehicles and autonomous cars , infrastructure has become a key component in making sure cars can leverage data to their fullest . The infrastructure conversation is driven by the demand on driver assistance technologies to rapidly share insights via the cloud and telecommunications networks , whereby the surrounding network must be capable of supporting reliable , real-time data transfer .
Such infrastructure innovation is believed , by Pells , to be hindered by the lack of technical support available in the industry .
“ At the end of 2022 , there were just 3,000 technicians qualified to work on ADAS in the UK , but with 5 % of UK cars featuring level 2 autonomy ( where the vehicle can control acceleration , braking , and steering ), that leaves an estimated shortfall of between 3,000 and 9,000 technicians ,” says Pells .
“ By 2030 , it is predicted that 44 % of cars on our roads will include ADAS , requiring a total of 106,000 qualified technicians . Based on current qualification and training trends , the UK industry will face a shortfall of 51,000 qualified technicians in just seven years .”
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