autonomous vehicle

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a motor vehicle equipped with sensing, computing, and actuation systems that enable it to navigate roads and perform driving tasks with minimal or no human input, typically classified on a scale from Level 0 (no automation) to Level 5 (full automation in all conditions); autonomous vehicles use combinations of lidar, radar, cameras, GPS, and high-definition mapping to perceive their environment, and machine-learning algorithms to interpret sensor data and make driving decisions; the technology promises to reduce road fatalities caused by human error, improve traffic flow efficiency, and expand mobility access for people unable to drive; regulatory frameworks, cybersecurity vulnerabilities, liability questions, and the challenge of handling edge cases in complex real-world environments remain significant barriers to widespread deployment