Building a Self-Driving RC Car

Explore the fascinating world of autonomous vehicles in this 44-minute conference talk from GOTO Berlin 2019. Dive into the process of converting a remote-controlled car into a self-driving vehicle, covering topics such as electronics, sensors, AI, and computer vision. Learn about the challenges and dilemmas faced when creating software-driven cars in real-world environments. Compare the speaker's solution to industry leaders like Tesla's Autopilot and Waymo's self-driving cars. Discover the intricacies of the project's architecture, including GPIO ports, PWM, camera integration, and image processing with OpenCV. Gain insights into safety measures, testing procedures, and the implementation of AI for computer vision. Engage with discussions on ethical considerations, competition aspects, and future developments in the field of autonomous vehicles.

Intro
Demo
The Challenge
RC Car Frame
Vertex
GPIO Ports
PWM
Safety
Camera
Car
OpenCV
Image Pipeline
Java Implementation
Architecture
Testing
Race
Competitors
George Hotz
Safety measures
AI for computer vision
Rules
Future projects
Questions