Self-driving car technology is being applied safely thanks to the start of a project.
As self-driving cars become accessible, the Massdrive program, also known as the Methods for Assurance of Self-Driving Vehicles, aims to create reliable procedures for testing and authorizing them.
Leading from the University of Surrey, a group of scientists and specialists launched it.
Co-investigator Professor Saber Fallah stated: “We want to create strong connections between government agencies, academic institutions, car manufacturers, and local communities.”
In November last year, the government announced plans for new legislation to bring automated driving to UK roads.
All self-driving vehicles will be required to undergo robust safety testing, the government said.
Mr Fallah, the director of the connected autonomous vehicles research lab at the university, said Massdrive will bring together scientists, regulators and the public to begin conversations about how to make self-driving cars safe.
“Our main goal is to make sure these vehicles are safe,” he said.
“By having regular discussions, workshops and meetings, we’re creating a space where everyone can share ideas and good ways of doing things, focusing particularly on making sure the AI in cars is trustworthy.”
Massdrive is a collaboration between the University of Surrey, the University of the West of England and the University of Bristol, and has been funded by Innovate UK.
