What are the Six Levels of Automation?

According to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA),  there are six distinct levels of automation for vehicles. These are as follows:

  1. Level 0: The human operator performs 100% of the driving.
  2. Level 1: The Advanced Driver Assistance System, or ADAS, aids the operator with simple driving tasks. Examples could be a backup camera or a car seat that vibrates to warn the driver of obstacles. 
  3. Level 2: The ADAS has the capability to steer, accelerate, and/or brake. However, the human operator stays behind the wheel and maintains full control of the vehicle.
  4. Level 3: The car is equipped with an Automated Driving System, or ADS, which can perform any driving skill (like parallel parking). However, the human operator still has the responsibility to be the main driver of the vehicle and must maintain control.
  5. Level 4: The ADS has the capability to perform any and all driving tasks and can maintain some form of environmental awareness while driving. The human operator doesn't need to pay attention the entire time in a level 4 automobile.
  6. Level 5: The ADS takes on the role of the "chauffeur." It has the ability to perform any driving task that a human can, and can react safely and efficiency to its environment. Humans in the car are only expected to take the role of passengers.
According to NHTSA, our most advanced driverless cars are only classified as a level 3 as of 2018.

From https://searchenterpriseai.techtarget.com/definition/driverless-car 


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  1. DidoFebruary 13, 2023 at 1:14 AM

    With its precise 3D mapping capabilities and advanced obstacle detection, LiDAR sensor is set to play a critical role in making self-driving cars a reality.

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