Autonomous Driving level 5 of Autonomous Driving Levels is described here.
Here the relationship between the driver and the vehicle at level 5, and the current efforts are explained.
Autonomous Driving levels are explained based on levels defined by SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) and Japanese reference translation JASO TP 180043 (February 2018).
Autonomous Driving level 5
In Autonomous Driving level 5, the system is in a state where it can perform an unlimited response to all driving tasks and difficult to continue operation. As a result, people who ride in an Autonomous Driving vehicle can go anywhere without restrictions on the driving area, and when Autonomous Driving becomes difficult, the Autonomous Driving system stops on the road shoulder, etc. We realize a state where people are not involved in driving. Therefore, Autonomous Driving level 5 is also called Fully Autonomous Driving.
Driver requirements using Autonomous Driving Level 5
In Autonomous Driving level 5, the notation of a driver is not appropriate because no driving operation is performed. The driver is required to set the boarding location and select the boarding location for the automated driving system.
Features of Autonomous Driving Level 5
As a feature of Autonomous Driving level 5 function, you will be completely free from car operation. For this reason, vehicles that exceed the conventional car concept of having no pedals or steering wheels are also expected to appear. In addition, the seats and the layout inside the car are equipped with beds, and a meeting table is installed, making it possible to design so that the concept of conventional cars are covered. For vehicles without steering wheel or steering, the vehicles that Google used in driving tests are famous. In addition, General Motors (GM) of the United States has also announced that it will bring cars without steering wheel to the market in 2019.
(Exhibition: General Motors)
As the way of spending time in the car cabin will change due to fully Autonomous Driving, while there may be actions such as moving in the car and making meetings while driving, it is also considered necessary to consider safety standards while driving autonomous vehicles.
Technical issues for Autonomous Driving level 5
It is said that fully Autonomous Driving vehicles will be put into practical use and run in both 2025 and 2030s.
Issue for the spread of Autonomous Driving Level 5,
・ System security measures
・ Completeness of software such as Autonomous Driving system and AI
・ Measures for emergency disasters and emergency vehicles
・ Sharing of traffic support information of external infrastructure information
Legal regulations for Autonomous Driving level 5
In order to realize a safe and convenient Autonomous Driving society, more technological development is required more than ever.
Legal regulations for Autonomous Driving level 5
Regarding laws and regulations for Autonomous Driving level 5, amendments and new regulations are required in order for vehicles without drivers to travel freely.
The Geneva Road Traffic Convention, ratified by Japan, stipulates that a driver rides and controls a car. Automatic driving without a driver is not permitted, so revisions are required to put fully automated driving into practical use.
In Japan, the revised Road Transport Vehicle Law was enacted on May 17, 2019 for the practical application of automated driving. Among the levels of automation, the government switches “Level 3” to switch to manual operation in the event of an emergency. The prospect of the 2020 and aims to practical use on the highway, in limited areas, such as sparsely populated areas until the same time, taking the movement corresponding to the introduction of mobile services of "Level 4" that does not require a driver. Laws and regulations will change with technological level and social trends.
Efforts toward practical application of ZMP Autonomous Driving level 5
At ZMP, we are aiming not only for Autonomous Driving automobiles, but also for a world where all machines are automated. In order to provide automated driving for taxis in Tokyo, in rural areas that are depopulated, and in areas where there are weak traffic, we now aim for Autonomous driving at level 4 or higher. We are working on development aimed at service.
The future of Autonomous Driving
Not only for the movement of people but also for the movement of goods, ZMP develops and sells the logistics robot CarriRo® series, and is working on projects that aims to create a convenient society.
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