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type of robotic UGV, and why autonomous mobile robots are not regarded as autonomous vehicles unless<br />
there is an additional qualifier, such as in AGVs.<br />
After decades of primary research, technological advancements, and the progressive addition of increasing<br />
levels of automation, the eventual commercial introduction of fully autonomous vehicles is nearing. While<br />
Even at this early stage, advanced<br />
ADAS systems are available for midpriced<br />
vehicles. Fully autonomous<br />
vehicles are nearing commercial<br />
introduction.<br />
fully autonomous vehicles are currently not available to the public, Advanced Driver Assistance Systems<br />
(ADAS), those automation technologies that assist motorists and reduce driver errors such as blind-spot<br />
and lane-departure warning systems, lane-change assistance, adaptive cruise control, self-parking, and automatic<br />
braking, are currently offered in mid-priced vehicles.<br />
The market for automated and autonomous vehicles and the technologies that support them is substantial<br />
and growing. For example, the ADAS market alone will be worth US$132 billion by 2026, up from US$11<br />
billion in 2016 for a CAGR of approximately ADAS Overall 29% Value according to ABI Research (Figure 15). The growth will be<br />
fueled by new ADAS technologies coming to market, such as pedestrian and cyclist detection.<br />
Figure 15: Global ADAS Market, 2016 to 2026<br />
(Source: ABI Research)<br />
140,000<br />
$132,646<br />
120,000<br />
Units (x1,000)<br />
Revenue ($Millions)<br />
100,000<br />
80,000<br />
60,000<br />
40,000<br />
20,000<br />
11,041<br />
0<br />
Year<br />
ADAS Systems have mainstreamed. There is now much demand for new technologies that go beyond simply<br />
supporting drivers. This is especially true for systems such as autonomous collision avoidance and navigation<br />
that can increase vehicle automation beyond Level 2 as defined by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s<br />
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA):<br />
• Level 0: The driver is in complete and sole control of the primary vehicle controls—brakes,<br />
steering, throttle, and motive power—at all times.<br />
• Level 1: One or more control functions automatically assist with controls.<br />
www.abiresearch.com<br />
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