Self-driving cars (or “autonomous cars” or “robotic cars” or “driverless cars”) are one of the biggest technological challenges of today. The goal is to create a vehicle that can sense and navigate its environment without a human driver. If done well these cars will be safer and more reliable than human drivers.
But there are a range of challenges to overcome before this becomes reality. Companies are pouring billions of dollars into research to create the technology, in what may become a trillion dollar market opportunity.
Format: 12 page downloadable .PDF file (check out the image for an overview of the pages).
Contents: Tutorial, worksheet and worked solution.
Topics covered:
- Math Scenario 1: Sensing Distance with Lasers and Radar
- Math Scenario 2: Camera Resolution for Car and Pedestrian Recognition
- Math Scenario 3: Financial Implications of Self-Driving Cars
- Math Scenario 4: Organ Donation Shortages
Curriculum Codes: ACMEM075 | ACMMG224 | ACMEM015 | ACMNA188
