Researchers from the University of Michigan have developed a new method for testing autonomous vehicles that could avoid the extensive mileage necessary for gaining road-ready status. The process deconstructed real-world driving scenarios into components that can be simulated repeatedly, thereby providing self-driving hardware with exposure to the most challenging elements of on-road navigation. This approach could save 80 percent of testing time and costs, according to the scientists.
Researchers from the University of Michigan have developed a new method for testing autonomous vehicles that could avoid the extensive mileage necessary for gaining road-ready status. The process deconstructed real-world driving scenarios into components that can be simulated repeatedly, thereby providing self-driving hardware with exposure to the most challenging elements of on-road navigation. This approach could save up to 99.9% of testing time and costs, according to the scientists.