Autonomous Driving Changes the Future

Tracing how self-driving technology has evolved, this book looks back at its origins and key milestones before turning to the technical advances that made it possible. It then considers the roads, networks and supporting systems that autonomous vehicles would need, along with their effects on society. A large part of the discussion examines the global race to lead in this field, with a focus on the opportunities and obstacles facing China. The closing chapters sketch several plausible paths the future could take.

The author writes in plain, accessible prose and weaves in lines from classical Chinese poetry to give the text a literary touch. Where deeper theory is needed, the chapters are backed by tables and figures that clarify the underlying ideas.

The book is aimed at car enthusiasts and at upper-level undergraduate and graduate students studying automotive engineering.