Day 1, September 16th, 2024:
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Eastern Time Zone
Understanding the Backbone of Autonomous Vehicles
- Exploring AV Technology Architecture: Dive into the core components that drive autonomous vehicles, including sensors, data, and AI, and learn how they work together to create intelligent systems.
- Introduction to AV Sensors and Data: Get acquainted with the eyes and ears of autonomous vehicles. This session will cover the types of sensors used in AVs and how they gather and interpret data to navigate the world.
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Eastern Time Zone
Hands-On AI Development for Autonomous Vehicles
- Crafting AI Models for Autonomous Driving: Step into the world of artificial intelligence as we guide you through building your first AI model tailored for autonomous vehicles.
- From Theory to Practice: Apply your newly acquired knowledge by programming a simulated vehicular platform, experiencing firsthand how AI drives autonomous decision-making.
Day 2, September 17th, 2024:
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Eastern Time Zone
Enhancing Perception and Mapping for AVs
- Perceiving the World Through AI: Learn how autonomous vehicles use AI to perceive and interpret their surroundings, recognizing objects, obstacles, and other critical elements in real time.
- Mapping the Road Ahead: Understand the importance of high-definition maps for AV navigation and how to align real-time sensor data with these detailed maps for accurate positioning and route planning.
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Eastern Time Zone
Engineering and Innovation in Autonomous Vehicles
- Building Safe and Reliable AV Software: Delve into the software engineering principles critical for developing safe, secure, and reliable autonomous vehicle software.
- Competitive Showcase: Put your skills to the test in a dynamic and fun competitive activity. Control a vehicle platform using the concepts learned during the summer school, competing against your peers in a showcase of innovation and ingenuity.
