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2 Introduction

The number of motor vehicles has reached more than one billion one billion in the world, which

has expande d for nearly ten times since the 1960s. [1]

Given people’s increasing need for faster transportation, there will likely be even more vehicles

in the future. As technology in the information industry has evolved a lot, it now becomes possible

to utilize the computing power of machines to improve the experience of driving and organize t he

traﬃc ﬂow in a more eﬃcient way.

Currently, there are many driver assistance systems, including many that are mature enough for

industry products. One example is Nissan’s driver assistance technologies which can make driving

safer and more comfortable. [2] One of these t echnologies is Nissan’s Intelligent Pedal [3], which wil l

automatically slow down the car to prevent collisions when there is insuﬃcient gap or deceleration

of vehicles in front. In addit ion, Niss an have much more technologies as shown on its website.

Moving one step further, we can change the driving process to be fu lly autonomous. Because

this system needs no human interference in driving, people c an occupy their time doing other things

while on the road. In addition, there are many anticipated beneﬁts of automated vehicles, which

may include but are not limited to:

• Fewer traﬃc collisions [4] and higher speeds [5] because of better robustness and shorter reac-

tion ti mes of computers.

• Better traﬃc ﬂow [6] (less congestion and higher c apacity) due to less safety gaps and automatic

system scheduling.

• Increased acce s si bi lity [7] as automated vehicles do not have physical limitations on the driver

such as age, vision or health condition.

• Higher f ue l eﬃciency [8] because the computer can work out the best route in current traﬃc

conditions.

• Simpliﬁed physical infrastructure [9] like road signage.

• Less space for parking [10] as computers have more accurate control.

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