Market Segmentation
The number of road accidents is increasing day by day. According to the Association for Safe International Road Travel (ASIRT), more than one million people die in road accidents each year. The primary cause of accidents is human error that occurs in uncertainty of events, for instance, head-on collisions due to misinterpretation of the driver. Accidents may also occur due to machine or parts failure, such as the failure of brakes or breakage of axles. The governments of many nations are strengthening the regulations that can resolve road safety concerns. Autonomous vehicles are safer than traditional vehicles as they are technologically advanced vehicles with various driving assist systems, such as navigation systems, lane management systems, and anti-collision systems, among others, and are connected to a central processing and decision-making system.
The automobile industry is dynamic and changes with advancements in technology. Several major players in the industry, such as General Motors, Volkswagen, Mercedes, BMW, and others, invest a significant part of their revenue toward the research and development of technologies. Currently, there is a growing trend of autonomous vehicles in the automotive industry, thus attracting larger investments in the development of these vehicles. The U.K. government granted permission to test autonomous cars on public roads. Furthermore, the Federal Department of Environment, Transport, Energy, and Communications in Switzerland permitted driverless testing on Zurich streets. An autonomous vehicle is a combination of various sensors and networking systems that assist the computer in driving the vehicle.
Autonomous vehicles are a cyber-physical system as they have elements of both physical and virtual worlds. The physical system comprises the car and all the mechanical components, while the virtual system comprises the AI-based driving assisting systems, such as car-to-car communication, navigation, and cloud connectivity. Thus, Connectivity also poses a threat to the security of the autonomous car. Autonomous vehicles can be hacked by traditional hackers for personal data, such as behavior patterns. Moreover, autonomous vehicles can be infected by ransomware that can cause accidents while also increasing the chances of vehicle theft. In 2015, Jeep Cherokee was hacked by researchers from IOActive, Inc., a company that provides cybersecurity solutions.
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Industry overview
Industry trends
Market drivers and restraints
Market size
Growth prospects
Porter’s analysis
PESTEL analysis
Key market opportunities prioritized
Competitive landscape
Company overview
Financial performance
Product benchmarking
Latest strategic developments
Market size, estimates, and forecast from 2021 to 2030
Market estimates and forecast for product segments up to 2030
Regional market size and forecast for product segments up to 2030
Market estimates and forecast for application segments up to 2030
Regional market size and forecast for application segments up to 2030
Company financial performance