ABSTRACT
A new story emerges daily about disruptive transport—be it ride services, scooters, dockless bikes, or self-driving cars. The auto industry is rapidly embracing a broader mobility concept and competing with technology companies to deliver smart and on-demand mobility services as quickly as possible. Automated vehicle technology is an umbrella term that includes a wide variety of features and technologies that enable vehicles to take control of some or all of the major driving functions normally completed by the driver. The vehicle's combination of sensors, cameras, light detection and ranging, high-definition maps, and advanced software creates a digital picture of its surroundings and makes intelligent driving decisions on routing and maneuvering without any input from an operator or information broadcast by infrastructure or other vehicles. The chapter also presents an overview of the key concepts discussed in this book.
