Autonomous Cars: Challenges and Opportunities

Abstract

We are witnessing an evolution in the automotive industry. Recent technological advances and fast proliferation of technologies are accelerating the development of smarter vehicles, including autonomous cars. The authors analyze the state-of-the-art results of autonomous cars, identifying the main stakeholders and their role in their success or failure. They also discuss some of the challenges and opportunities of autonomous cars and identify some applications that might justify their adoption in modern society.