Autonomous vehicles: the road aheadPatrick LittleSenior VP and GM, AutomotiveQualcomm Technologies, Inc

September 14, 2018 Los Angeles

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Transformational time in the automotive industryThree technology vectors

simultaneously disrupting the transportation industry

Connectivityvehicles join network,

new in-car experiences, new connected services

Electrificationhigh energy efficiency, low carbon emissions

Autonomyenhanced safety,

more productive travel,new business ecosystem

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Camera 4

LidarRadar

Lane departurewarning

Pedestrian detection

Traffic signal recognition

Blind spot detection

Rear collision warning

Parking assistance

Surround view system

Driver monitoring/distraction identification

Cross traffic alert

Camera 3

Rear seat display

Broughtin device

Camera 1

Sensor 2

Camera 2

CenterStackBrought in

device

Rear seat display

AV ChallengesSystem complexity: autonomous vehicles interoperating with human drivers, variable infrastructure, stringent regulatory standards

Robust verification: considering different traffic scenarios, environments, road conditions

Standards: omit human error; need safety/liability standards

Enabling tech: Critical dependencies on advanced sensors, connectivity, compute, deep-learning AI, security

Road landmark and dynamic

road conditions

Driver state and in-cabin monitoring

Preciseposition

Vehicle diagnostics and efficiency

Traffic conditions and pedestrian

detection

Environmental assessment

(e.g. pollution )

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V2VVehicle-to-vehiclee.g. collision avoidance safety systems

V2IVehicle-to-infrastructuree.g. traffic signal timing/priority

V2PVehicle-to-pedestriane.g. safety alerts to pedestrians, bicyclists

V2NVehicle-to-networke.g. real-time traffic / routing, cloud services

Intelligently connecting the car to surroundings and cloud

C-V2X

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o Dramatically enhanced safety (crashes rare, fewer fatalities)

o Less traffic congestion (real-time awareness of conditions)

o EV energy efficiency leads to lower emissions

o Lower cost transportation and insurance premiums (UBI)

o Mobility options: ownership vs. pay-per-use (on-demand)

o Improved in-vehicle experience: personalized services

o Reinventing not only the car — but the industry itself

The road ahead