Autonomous driving systems rely heavily on accurate and reliable perception mechanisms to navigate complex environments safely. This presentation delves into the role of radar technology in autonomous vehicles, focusing on state-of-the-art advancements in radar perception, signal processing, and object detection and classification. By leveraging recent breakthroughs in radar signal processing, autonomous vehicles can now achieve improved accuracy in detecting and classifying objects, even in challenging weather or low-visibility conditions. We will explore the technical methodologies, such as advanced filtering, data fusion, and machine learning models, that enhance radar’s capacity to support a more reliable and resilient autonomous driving experience. In this session, you will:

• Understand how advanced radar signal processing techniques enhance object detection and classification accuracy in autonomous systems
• Explore data fusion strategies that combine radar with other sensors, like LiDAR and cameras, to improve perception reliability in varied conditions
• Learn about the role of machine learning in radar-based object classification and the challenges of real-time processing in autonomous vehicle applications