Autonomous vehicles are moving from research laboratories onto public roads, changing how people and goods travel.Autonomous vehicles are moving from research laboratories onto public roads, changing how people and goods travel. This book explains the technology behind self-driving cars, including sensors, software, and the decision-making systems that allow vehicles to interpret their surroundings and respond to them. You will learn about the different levels of driving automation, the engineering and safety challenges involved, and the ways autonomous vehicles are tested and regulated. The book also examines the broader effects of this technology on transportation systems, urban planning, employment, and daily life, presenting these topics in clear and accessible language. Generated with the assistance of artificial intelligence, this book offers a straightforward, fact based introduction for readers who want to understand how self-driving cars work and what their wider adoption may mean for society.Autonomous vehicles are moving from research laboratories onto public roads, changing how people and goods travel. This book explains the technology behind self-driving cars, including sensors, software, and the decision-making systems that allow vehicles to interpret their surroundings and respond to them. You will learn about the different levels of driving automation, the engineering and safety challenges involved, and the ways autonomous vehicles are tested and regulated. The book also examines the broader effects of this technology on transportation systems, urban planning, employment, and daily life, presenting these topics in clear and accessible language. Generated with the assistance of artificial intelligence, this book offers a straightforward, fact based introduction for readers who want to understand how self-driving cars work and what their wider adoption may mean for society.