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Self-driving Cars in the Arctic Environment

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In recent years, self-driving car technology has advanced rapidly due to significant investments in research and development by major automakers and technology companies. However, there are still challenges to be addressed, particularly when it comes to operating in harsh weather conditions such as the Arctic environment. The operation of sensor technologies used in self-driving cars can be significantly affected by such conditions, making it challenging to deploy them in these regions. Therefore, there is a necessity for further research and development of specialized solutions and technologies that can be used specifically for self-driving cars in Arctic environments. This paper addresses the following research questions: (RQ1) What are the technologies that enables the autonomous driving of self-driving cars, and (RQ2) how do they work? (RQ3) What are the key challenges that must be addressed to successfully implement self-driving cars in the Arctic region? (RQ4) What are the impacts of widespread adoption of self-driving cars, and how might they shape the future of transportation? The development of specialized solutions and technologies specifically designed for use in Arctic Environment is crucial to overcome these challenges. Further research and development are necessary to ensure that self-driving cars can be deployed safely and effectively in all weather conditions. As technology continues to evolve, it is likely that we will see even more advancements in self-driving car technology in the coming years.

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    Aqsa Rahim, Javad Barabady & Fuqing Yuan

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Rahim, A., Barabady, J., Yuan, F. (2024). Self-driving Cars in the Arctic Environment. In: Kumar, U., Karim, R., Galar, D., Kour, R. (eds) International Congress and Workshop on Industrial AI and eMaintenance 2023. IAI 2023. Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-39619-9_7

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