Definition and scope of ADAS – Classification of automation levels (SAE) – Sensor technologies: camera, radar, lidar, ultrasonic – Sensor fusion methods in modern vehicles – Automotive safety standards (ISO 26262) – Features: lane departure, adaptive cruise, automated emergency braking, parking assist – Actuator roles in automated driving – Vehicle architecture for driver assistance systems – Case studies: Tesla Autopilot, Waymo Driver
Camera-based object recognition – Pedestrian and traffic sign detection – Image datasets for vehicle training: KITTI, Waymo, nuScenes – Machine learning and deep learning use in recognition – Automated annotation and data labelling tools – Model testing in various lighting and weather conditions – Generative AI for scenario creation and training – Interpretation of AI outputs for safety – Pedestrian alert system application
Rule-based control systems – Trajectory generation algorithms – Adaptive cruise with environment sensing – Lane centering and lane change logic – Collision avoidance strategies based on agentic AI – Multi-vehicle communication (V2V, V2I) – Control improvement through reinforcement learning – Operational performance metrics for ADAS – Overtaking assistant system simulation
Simulation platforms: MATLAB, CARLA, ROS – Hardware-in-the-loop integration – Data collection protocols for automotive AI – Cybersecurity measures in connected vehicles – CAN, Ethernet, and FlexRay network applications – Vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication – Standard validation and verification procedures – Case examples from industry for system integration – Blind spot detection and warning implementation
Night vision and panoramic camera applications – Alert systems for drowsiness and distraction – Infotainment and voice personalization using AI – Smart prognostics for maintenance prediction – Electric vehicle and autonomous system convergence – OTA (over-the-air) software update systems – Regulatory guidelines for autonomous vehicles – Collaborative human–AI interfaces – Deployment of AI safety functions in electric mobility
Reference Book:
1.N. K. Giri, Automobile Mechanics, 8th Edition, Khanna Publishers, 2020. 2.U. Kiencke and L. Nielsen, Automotive Control Systems, Springer, 2005. 3.R. Bosch GmbH, Bosch Automotive Handbook, 10th Edition, Wiley, 2018. 4.J. Reif, Autonomous Driving: Technical, Legal, and Social Aspects, Springer, 2018. 5.S. Sivanagaraju & S. Srinivasan, Electric and Hybrid Vehicles, McGraw Hill Education, 2021.
Text Book:
1.R. Rajesh, Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, Wiley, 2022. 2.John Leonard, Automated and Autonomous Spatial Mobility: Advanced Driver Assistance and Self-Driving, Pearson, 2023.