Introduction to Autonomous Vehicles: Concepts and Applications Training Course

Introduction to Autonomous Vehicles for Government

• Definition and history of self-driving technology for government
• Key advantages and challenges of autonomous vehicles for government operations
• Industry trends and major players in the autonomous vehicle ecosystem for government use

Levels of Vehicle Autonomy for Government

• SAE automation levels (0-5) for government applications
• Comparison between ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) and full autonomy for government vehicles
• Real-world examples of autonomous vehicle deployment in public sector operations

Core Technologies Behind Autonomous Vehicles for Government

• Artificial intelligence and machine learning applications in self-driving cars for government
• Sensor technologies: LiDAR, radar, cameras, and ultrasonic sensors for government vehicles
• Fusion of sensor data for perception and decision-making in government fleet management

Autonomous Vehicle Control and Navigation for Government

• How self-driving cars perceive their environment for government use
• Path planning and decision-making algorithms for government vehicle operations
• Real-time vehicle control and motion planning for government fleets

Communication and Connectivity in Self-Driving Cars for Government

• Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) and Vehicle-to-Infrastructure (V2I) communication for government applications
• Role of 5G and cloud computing in autonomous mobility for government agencies
• Autonomous vehicle cybersecurity challenges for government fleets

Ethics, Safety, and Regulations for Government

• Ethical considerations in self-driving car decision-making for government operations
• Legal frameworks and government regulations for autonomous vehicles in public sector use
• Ensuring safety and reliability in autonomous driving for government fleets

Hands-on Simulations for Government

• Introduction to CARLA and ROS for autonomous vehicle testing for government agencies
• Simulating object detection and obstacle avoidance for government vehicles
• Analyzing self-driving car performance in virtual environments for government use

Future of Autonomous Mobility for Government

• Innovations in AI-powered transportation for government operations
• Impact of autonomous vehicles on industries and society, with a focus on public sector implications
• Next steps for learning and specialization in autonomous vehicle technology for government professionals

Summary and Next Steps for Government