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challenges. These include situations such as automated driving Series 7 model by 2024.
the convergence of vehicles in roundabouts, Similarly, in Korea, vehicles such as the Genesis
roads under repair, and other demanding road G90 and the Kia EV9 come equipped with the
conditions, as well as obstacles presented by Highway Driving Pilot (HDP) function, showcasing
adverse climate conditions like rain, fog, night, and Level 3 autonomous driving technology.
backlighting. These factors can potentially impair
the effectiveness of ADAS sensors, rendering them In tandem with global advancements in
"blind." Teng suggested that a viable approach to autonomous driving technology, Taiwan is also
overcome these challenges is the implementation making significant investments in fostering its
of a "sensor fusion" design, currently undergoing maturity. According to Teng, the Ministry of
extensive research and showing rapid progress. Economic Affairs (MOEA) plays a pivotal role in
driving the industry forward. This includes promoting
Tech Innovation Race Heats Up the establishment of ARTC, which conducts
feasibility testing and serves as a governmental
According to an ARTC report, international think tank in the autonomous driving field.
automobile manufacturers have been aggressively Moreover, through research on existing international
introducing autonomous technology. For example, regulations, the Ministry of Transportation and
in 2023, Mercedes-Benz imported its SAE Communications is working on enacting rules and
Level 3 autonomous system, "DRIVE PILOT," to regulations concerning autonomous vehicles for
California and Nevada, USA. This move signifies on-road usage. They enact detailed requirements
the company's cars can legally take over driving for autonomous systems and establish safety
duties outside Europe for the first time. Additionally, guidelines for autonomous shuttles to provide
in collaboration with Bosch, the highly automated industry reference ahead of formal regulations. The
parking system "AVP (Automated Valet Parking)" Ministry of the Interior supports map data provision,
has been approved for use in the P6 parking garage which is crucial for autonomous driving, while
run by APCOA at Stuttgart Airport. This marks the the National Science and Technology Council is
world's first highly automated driverless parking establishing sandblast tests for autonomous driving
function to reach Level 4 and be officially approved systems.
for commercial use.
In a collaborative effort across agencies, ARTC
Other major brands are also staying abreast of launched its fleet operation of self-driving buses on
advancements in autonomous driving technology. December 8th, 2023. This groundbreaking system,
For instance, BMW has emerged as the first honored with the 2023 AutoTech Breakthrough
German manufacturer to introduce a high-speed Awards for "Autonomous Driving Solution of
(130km/h) autonomous driving system, featuring the Year," allows a self-driving or human-driven
its own HERE high-precision map. This system bus to lead another self-driving bus via an inter-
is anticipated to be integrated into its Level 3 vehicle network, streamlining passenger transport.