unpredictable events and make decisions. They use multiple sensors to build their
understanding of the complex environment. Such as Compasses, Accelerometer, GPS
and cameras.
An embedded System - correct answer A computer system that is produced for a
specific task and has a dedicated function.
Benefits (4) - correct answer Increased safety - Removal of human error
Reduced Congestion - Can coordinate to manage traffic and avoid traffic queues.
Environmentally Friendly - Use less fuel than human-controlled vehicles.
Time productive journeys - Passengers can do something other than driving.
Intermediate Autonomous Vehicles - correct answer Uses sensors to avoid obstacles on
specially constructed routes - following a line or magnetic strip on the floor.
Meaning of Autonomous - correct answer Having the Freedom to act independently.
Can sense their environment and navigate through it without human input.
Risks (3) - correct answer Questionable Moral decisions - To avoid accidents,
autonomous vehicles must make decisions, posing moral questions about the value of
life.
Changes to job roles - Many people may lose their jobs because of robots that are in
place, however, more engineers and programmers will be needed.
Struggling to adapt to change - it will take skill and creativity to ensure that people are
able to adapt to their dealing with machines.
Simple Autonomous Vehicles - correct answer Uses sequences of pre-programmed
movements - like industrial robots in a factory.
The difference between an embedded system and a general-purpose computer. -
correct answer Embedded systems usually have only 1 program, which has a single
purpose.