With the rapid development of science and technology, unmanned driving technology has gradually moved from the concept in science fiction movies into reality, and has become a hot spot in the current technology and industry circles. This article will take you through the development status of unmanned driving, the challenges, the advantages of unmanned driving, and its impact on our future lives.
The development status of unmanned driving
At present, China is actively developing intelligent networked vehicles, and unmanned driving technology has further promoted BAT and other enterprises to enter the market and increase investment in research and development technology, and the unmanned driving market is in a stage of rapid development. Data show that from 2017 to 2021, the scale of China's unmanned driving market increased from 68.1 billion yuan to 235.8 billion yuan, with an average annual compound growth rate of 364%, which is expected to reach 330.1 billion yuan in 2023.
With the continuous development of unmanned driving technology and intelligent networking, the number of unmanned driving patent applications in China is growing. From 2017 to 2020, the number of unmanned driving patent applications in China showed an increasing trend, and the number of unmanned driving patent applications in China increased from 1,255 in 2017 to 2,155 in 2020, with an average annual compound growth rate of 197%。In 2021, the number of patent applications related to unmanned driving in China will be 2,107, a slight decrease from 2020, but the overall growth trend is still at a high speed.
In recent years, China's unmanned driving industry has been highly valued by the highest levels and the key support of national industrial policies, and unmanned driving has developed rapidly. Many cities have started unmanned pilots, among which, on February 3, 2024, Beijing Daxing Airport will start drone shuttle service.
The Challenge
Technical
How to achieve accurate judgment and response in complex road conditions and ensure driving safety and other issues need to be solved urgently.
Legal and policy level
How to formulate and improve relevant laws and regulations on the premise of ensuring safety to provide a strong guarantee for the promotion and application of unmanned driving technology is an urgent problem to be solved.
Advantages of unmanned driving
Improve traffic safety
Driverless cars can avoid traffic accidents caused by human factors through accurate perception and decision-making systems. According to statistics, more than 90% of traffic accidents are caused by human factors, and the emergence of driverless cars will greatly reduce this risk.
Improve travel efficiency
Driverless cars enable highly automated driving, avoiding problems such as misoperation and traffic jams in human driving. This will greatly improve the efficiency of the road, reduce traffic congestion, and save travel time.
Reduce energy consumption
Driverless cars can achieve more efficient driving and reduce energy waste through intelligent route planning and vehicle control.
Impact on future lives
Shifts in the way travel is made
With the popularity of driverless cars, people will gradually change the way they travel. Driverless cars will become the first choice for people to get around, replacing traditional private cars and public transportation. This will make travel more convenient and comfortable.
Urban planning changes
As driverless cars enable efficient road use and parking management, there will be less demand for urban roads and parking lots, freeing up more land resources for other uses.
Traffic safety improvements
With the popularization of driverless cars, the incidence of traffic accidents will be greatly reduced, and road traffic safety will be effectively guaranteed. This will bring great benefits to society and reduce the loss of people** and property.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the development of autonomous driving technology has achieved remarkable results, but there are still many challenges. We have reason to believe that with the continuous progress of technology and the gradual improvement of laws and regulations, unmanned driving technology will play a more important role in the future, bringing more convenience and surprises to our lives.
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