1st Edition

Introduction to Self-Driving Vehicle Technology

By Hanky Sjafrie Copyright 2020
254 Pages 97 Color Illustrations
by Chapman & Hall

254 Pages 97 Color Illustrations
by Chapman & Hall

254 Pages 97 Color Illustrations
by Chapman & Hall

This book aims to teach the core concepts that make Self-driving vehicles (SDVs) possible. It is aimed at people who want to get their teeth into self-driving vehicle technology, by providing genuine technical insights where other books just skim the surface. The book tackles everything from sensors and perception to functional safety and cybersecurity. It also passes on some practical know-how... Read more

Introduction

Hardware

Perception

Architecture

Putting it all together

Other technology aspects

Applications and Outlook

Biography

Hanky Sjafrie is the CEO of SGEC, an independent engineering consulting firm specializing in automotive software engineering for Advanced Driver Assistance (ADAS) and Autonomous Driving (AD.) Much of his experience was acquired through his deep involvement in these fields while working on various R&D projects for car manufacturers and automotive technology suppliers, ranging from sensor technologies (radars, lidars, ultrasonics, etc.) to automotive cybersecurity.

Prior to SGEC, he was actively involved in diverse series development and research projects within the domains of ADAS/AD and infotainment systems at BMW and Audi, as well as at a Silicon Valley-based autonomous driving start-up. Besides working with clients from the automotive industry, he also provides insights into the realm of automotive technology to Siemens, Boston Consulting Group, PricewaterhouseCoopers, and Roland Berger, among others.