Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Explanation

Definition - What does Artificial Intelligence (AI) mean?

Artificial intelligence (AI) is an area of computer science that emphasizes the creation of intelligent machines that work and react like humans. Some of the activities computers with artificial intelligence are designed for include speech recognition, learning, planning and problem solving.

The Race for Self-Driving Cars

Autonomous cars have arrived. Major automakers have been investing billions in development, while tech players like Uber and Google’s parent company have been
testing their versions in American cities.

How a Car Drives Itself

LIDAR UNIT

CAMERAS

Constantly spinning, it uses laser beams to generate a 360-degree image of the car’s surroundings.

Uses parallax from multiple 

images to find the distance to 

various objects. Cameras also 

detect traffic lights and signs, 

and help recognize moving

objects like pedestrians and 

bicyclists.

RADAR SENSORS

Measure the distance from the car to obstacles.

MAIN COMPUTER

(LOCATED IN TRUNK)

ADDITIONAL

LIDAR UNITS

Analyzes data from the sensors, and compares its stored maps to assess current conditions.

By Guilbert Gates |Source: Google | Note: Car is a Lexus model modified by Google.