EV Magazine September 2024 | Page 98

AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES

94 % of vehicle crashes are due to human error

THE 2010S : TECH GIANTS ENTER THE FRAY
As the 2010s unfolded , the race toward autonomy accelerated , with tech giants and traditional automakers diving into the field . Rapid advancements in sensors , machine learning and real-world testing brought autonomous driving closer to reality . Hiroshi Lockheimer , SVP of Platforms & Ecosystems at Google , captured the moment : “ Autonomous vehicles have the potential to transform mobility by making transportation safer and more accessible .”
TODAY : IMAGRY AT THE FOREFRONT OF AUTONOMOUS INNOVATION
Today , the once-distant dream of autonomous driving is becoming a reality , with technology and legislation paving the way . At the forefront of the revolution is Imagry , a company that has developed AI-based , HD-mapless Level 3 and Level 4 self-driving systems designed for both passenger vehicles and buses . The innovative approach has caught the attention of global players , including Continental , the world ’ s third-largest
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