• Avinash Sharma
• Dr. Suwarna Torgal

Self-driving cars, also known as autonomous vehicles, have emerged as a revolutionary technology with the potential to transform the transportation industry. This review article aims to provide a comprehensive overview of self-driving cars, covering various aspects including their underlying technologies, benefits, challenges, and current state of development. The review begins by discussing the fundamental technologies that enable autonomous driving, such as perception systems, decision-making algorithms, and control mechanisms. It explores the advancements in sensor technologies, including LiDAR, radar, and cameras, that allow self-driving cars to perceive their surroundings and make informed decisions in real-time. Furthermore, the article delves into the potential benefits of self-driving cars, including enhanced safety, increased efficiency, and improved accessibility. It examines the impact of autonomous vehicles on traffic congestion, energy consumption, and transportation infrastructure. However, the review also addresses the challenges and limitations that self-driving cars face. These challenges include regulatory and legal frameworks, ethical considerations, cybersecurity risks, and public acceptance. The article highlights the importance of addressing these challenges to ensure the successful adoption and integration of self-driving cars into society. In addition, the review provides an overview of the current state of development in the field of autonomous driving, highlighting notable advancements and successful deployments of self-driving cars by leading companies and research institutions. Overall, this review article offers a comprehensive analysis of self-driving cars, providing valuable insights into their technological advancements, potential benefits, challenges, and the current state of the field. It aims to contribute to a better understanding of autonomous vehicles and stimulate further research and development in this rapidly evolving domain.

Autonomous Vehicles, Autonomous Driving, DARPA Grand Challenge, LIDAR, Cameras, Perception Systems

"AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES: A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF SELF-DRIVING CARS", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 4, page no.138-144, April-2019, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1904W19.pdf

"AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES: A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF SELF-DRIVING CARS", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 4, page no. pp138-144, April-2019, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1904W19.pdf