Robust and Adaptive Neural Networks for Self-Driving Cars in Challenging Road Conditions

Autonomous driving has emerged as a transformative technology with the potential to revolutionize transportation. However, the reliable and safe operation of self-driving cars in challenging road conditions remains a significant obstacle. This research addresses this crucial challenge by proposing a...

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Published in:	2024 2nd International Conference on Computer, Communication and Control (IC4) pp. 1 - 5
Main Authors:	Mehune, Prachi, Dorle, Sanjay
Format:	Conference Proceeding
Language:	English
Published:	IEEE 08-02-2024
Subjects:	Adaptive systems Autonomous Driving Challenging Road Conditions Decision making LiDAR Neural networks Radar Real-Time Decision-Making Reinforcement learning Roads Robust and Adaptive Neural Networks Self-Driving Cars Sensor fusion Transfer learning
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Summary:	Autonomous driving has emerged as a transformative technology with the potential to revolutionize transportation. However, the reliable and safe operation of self-driving cars in challenging road conditions remains a significant obstacle. This research addresses this crucial challenge by proposing a novel framework based on robust and adaptive neural networks to enhance the capabilities of self-driving cars in navigating difficult road scenarios. The proposed framework leverages the power of deep learning and neural networks to enable self-driving cars to perceive and interpret complex and dynamic road environments accurately. By utilizing a comprehensive dataset comprising various challenging road conditions, the neural network model is trained to extract essential features and make informed decisions based on real-time inputs. To ensure robustness and adaptability, the neural network architecture incorporates advanced techniques such as transfer learning and reinforcement learning. Transfer learning enables the model to leverage pre-trained networks and generalize knowledge from different road conditions, significantly reducing the need for extensive data collection and training. Reinforcement learning allows the self-driving car to continuously improve its decision-making abilities by interacting with the environment and learning from rewards and penalties. Additionally, the framework includes a robust perception module that integrates multiple sensors, such as cameras, LiDAR, and radar, to provide a comprehensive and accurate understanding of the surrounding environment. The fusion of sensor data using deep neural networks enables the self-driving car to overcome limitations in individual sensor performance and adapt to varying road conditions, including low visibility, adverse weather, and complex traffic scenarios. Extensive experiments conducted on diverse challenging road conditions demonstrate the efficacy of the proposed framework. The results indicate significantly improved performance in terms of accuracy, reliability, and adaptability compared to conventional approaches. Moreover, the framework showcases enhanced safety, making it suitable for real-world applications. This research contributes to the advancement of self-driving car technology by addressing the critical issue of robustness and adaptability in challenging road conditions. The proposed framework utilizing robust and adaptive neural networks opens up new possibilities for safer and more reliable autonomous driving, paving the way for the widespread adoption of self-driving cars in complex environments.
DOI:	10.1109/IC457434.2024.10486747