A Critical Review of Photonic Opportunities within Autonomous Vehicles Transport System

Abstract

Autonomous vehicle industry is progressing beyond manufacturing to a hybrid industry that delivers innovative mobility and connected services solutions, which in turn will have an impact on the business models. This paper through the appreciation of other publications, will (i) highlight the main challenges associated with AV systems advancement race for mass-production ready design utilizing; sensors, controllers, software and computers. The paper will also (ii) address KETs such as sensor based and signal-based navigation systems, photonics, and microelectronics. The paper's methodology (secondary research/literature review) focuses on (iii) analyzing and comparing benefits and challenges of current transport system design trends for AVs. The result of the paper will (iv) specify recommendations, areas of improvement from current reports that are mapped to Photonics supply chain and new business models.