The 17-page Bitkom paper on autonomous driving in Germany highlights the opportunities and challenges of using autonomous vehicles (AVs). It highlights that AVs can revolutionize public transport and logistics by eliminating the shortage of drivers and increasing efficiency. However, extensive investment and adjustments to the legal framework are required to drive this development forward.
Particular emphasis is placed on the need for more flexible procurement processes and changes to EU regulations in order to deploy larger vehicle fleets. It also calls for a Europe-wide harmonization of test procedures and approval processes.
A key topic is the further development of sensors and signal processing in order to improve the performance of level 4 autonomous systems. The integration of sensors is crucial to ensure safety and reliability in autonomous operation. According to the paper, without significant advances in sensor technology, it will be difficult to achieve the desired level of automation and safety. (oe)
