Amaya Toman Apple released a document today detailing the testing processes related to its autonomous vehicle project. In the seven-page report, requested by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Apple doesn't go into too much detail about the autonomous vehicle, focusing almost exclusively on describing the safety side of the whole thing. But he says he is excited about the potential of automated systems in a number of areas, including transportation. In its own words, the company believes that autonomous driving systems have the potential to "enhance the human experience" through improved road safety, increased mobility and the societal benefits of this mode of transportation.
Each of the vehicles deployed for testing—in Apple's case, a LiDAR-equipped Lexus RX450h SUV—must undergo rigorous verification testing consisting of simulations and other tests. In the document, Apple explains how autonomous vehicles work and how the relevant system works. The software detects the car's surroundings and focuses on features such as other vehicles, bicycles or pedestrians. This is done with the help of the aforementioned LiDAR and cameras. The system then uses the information obtained to evaluate what will happen next on the road and issues instructions to the steering, braking and propulsion systems.
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Apple carefully analyzes every action the system takes, focusing mainly on cases where the driver is forced to take control of the wheel. In 2018, Apple vehicles featured in two traffic accidents, but the self-driving system was not to blame for either of them. Moreover, he was active in only one of these cases. Each of the newly introduced functions is tested using the simulation of various traffic situations, further testing takes place before each drive.
All vehicles undergo daily inspections and functionality checks, and Apple also holds daily meetings with drivers. Each of the vehicles is supervised by an operator and a relevant driver. These drivers must undergo rigorous training, consisting of theoretical lessons, a practical course, training and simulations. When driving, drivers have to keep both hands on the steering wheel the whole time, they are ordered to take numerous breaks during their work in order to maintain better attention while driving.
The development of Apple's autonomous control system is currently at an early stage, and its implementation in vehicles could take place between 2023 and 2025, according to speculation. You can read Apple's report <a href="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1932/8043/files/200721_ODSTOUPENI_BEZ_UDANI_DUVODU__EN.pdf?v=1595428404" data-gt-href-en="https://en.notsofunnyany.com/">here</a>.
Source: CNET
