Vehicle detection systems play a crucial role in preventing accidents by providing real-time information about the location and movement of vehicles on the road. Monitoring speed is also essential for safety purposes as it enables the identification of vehicles that are exceeding speed limits or driving recklessly under current road conditions. The emergence of self-driving cars, which use a combination of artificial intelligence, algorithms, and sensors to navigate roads and make decisions without human intervention, is a rapidly advancing technology. Despite its complexity, this technology offers numerous advantages such as increased safety and reduced traffic congestion. One of the most significant benefits of self-driving cars is the potential to reduce accidents caused by human error, which is the leading cause of traffic accidents. By eliminating the need for human drivers, the risk of accidents can be significantly reduced. The frequency of car accidents is alarming, with one occurring every minute according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Auto insurance industry statistics indicate that every driver is likely to encounter at least four car accidents in their lifetime. Inexperienced drivers, particularly those aged 16 to 20, are at a higher risk of being involved in accidents. Annually, approximately 37,000 people die in car accidents, with one fatal accident occurring every 16 minutes. Among these, nearly 8,000 deaths involve drivers aged between 16 and 20 years old. Shockingly, more than 1,600 children under the age of 15 lose their lives in car accidents each year. To combat this alarming trend, measures are being taken to promote safe driving and reduce the frequency of accidents. Additionally, self-driving cars have the potential to improve traffic flow and minimize travel time as the vehicles can communicate with each other to optimize traffic flow and avoid congestion.

Divya Kadam

Papers

Panoramic 3D LiDAR-based Object Detection