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Guided learning paths

Four short, sequenced tracks. Each one groups a few explainers around a theme, so you can go from zero to confident in 15 to 30 minutes.

Which path is right for you?

  • “I'm totally new to this.”Start AV Basics
  • “I want to understand how the cars actually "see".”Start Sensor Fundamentals
  • “I'm curious about the AI and decision-making.”Start AI in AVs
  • “I want to know how this affects cities and the future.”Start Future of Autonomy

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AV Basics

15 min

Understand the core concepts of autonomous driving.

In this path

  1. 1What Is an Autonomous Vehicle, Really?4 min read
  2. 2The 5 Levels of Autonomy (Without the Jargon)4 min read
  3. 3How to Ride in an Autonomous Vehicle for the First Time3 min read
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Sensor Fundamentals

25 min

Learn about the eyes and ears of self-driving cars.

In this path

  1. 1How Autonomous Vehicles See the World5 min read
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AI in AVs

30 min

Explore the role of artificial intelligence.

In this path

  1. 1From Pixels to Decisions: How AVs Make Choices on the Road4 min read
  2. 2Edge Cases: The Weird Situations AVs Have to Handle3 min read
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Future of Autonomy

20 min

Glimpse into the exciting future of driverless technology.

In this path

  1. 1Why AV Safety Is Hard, and How Companies Try to Get It Right4 min read
  2. 2AVs & the City: How Self-Driving Fits Into Urban Life3 min read
  3. 3Smart Intersections & Connected Streets: The World Around AVs3 min read
  4. 4Top 10 Myths About Self-Driving Cars3 min read
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