Autonomous Vehicles

The concept of autonomous vehicles and application fields. Requirements for infrastructure in different environments (public room, traffic, closed areas, industry, inside and outside conditions). Legal aspects and laws in different environments. Social aspects. Platforms and technologies of autonomous vehicles. Sub-systems and communication. Selection of sub-systems and design of autonomous vehicle. Development of autonomous vehicle as a member of team.

NB! This course will take place in autumn semester 2025/2026 which starts on 1st of September and ends on 25th of January (you can find that information under Start date section). TalTech's timetables for Autumn semester 2025 will be published at the end of June via tunniplaan.taltech.ee. Switch the page to English and use "Search" and "Open detailed search" to find your course. NB! Some courses are taught by several lecturers during the same semester. Make sure that the course name and lecturer/teacher infromation of your course match with the information given in the Course Catalogue.

After completing this course the student:

• knows the concept and application fields of autonomous vehicles;
• knows the required infrastructure and social-legal environment;
• is able to design a concept of autonomous vehicle on the level of sub-systems;
• has a practical experience of developing an autonomous vehicle as a part of team.

Final assessment can consist of one test/assignment or several smaller assignments completed during the whole course. After declaring a course the student can re-sit the exam/assessment once. Assessment can be graded or non-graded. For specific information about the assessment process please get in touch with the contact person of this course. For specific information about grade transfer please contact your home university

Programming in Python at basic level, Familiar with Linux environment, access to Ubuntu powered computer (min CPU 8 cores, 16GB RAM) with admin rights (must be able to run docker container in it).

The prerequisite of the grade is a positive evaluation of course modules and presentation of practical solutions with required documentation.

• - Markus Maurer and J. Christian Gerdes, Autonomous Driving: Technical, Legal and Social Aspects, 2016, ISBN: 978-3662488454
• - Hong Cheng, Autonomous Intelligent Vehicles: Theory, Algorithms, and Implementation, 2011, ISBN: 978-1447122791

lectures, practices