National Centre for Artificial Intelligence at NED Karachi are developing Pakistan’s first AI-powered driverless car.
Students from Karachi have begun developing artificial intelligence (AI) technology for a driverless car. NED University of Engineering and Technology’s National Centre for Artificial Intelligence is in charge of this project.
The developers involved claim that this is Pakistan’s first driverless car experiment driven by AI. At the moment, no other organisation in the nation is engaged in a comparable project. Within six months, the NED University team hopes to test the autonomous vehicle on public roads.
A unique electronic car has been imported from China in order to build the vehicle. The car is currently being transformed into a completely driverless vehicle using cutting-edge AI capabilities. Many AI-driven functions, including lane recognition, object identification, and speed limit detection, are being developed by engineers.
According to Associate Professor Dr. Muhammad Khurram, the project director, the team has already achieved great strides in software development and data handling. He is optimistic that they will be able to take the first test drive on the roads of NED University in six months.
Inzamam and Aleema, two research students who are now engaged in the project, clarified that in addition to AI, robotics technology is also being incorporated. After completing the mapping process, they were able to use AI algorithms to correctly detect objects and recognise lanes. The team is now working on steering control and traffic signal recognition.
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The introduction of self-driving cars by NED University students could have several significant impacts on Pakistan’s automotive industry:
Innovation and Technological Advancement:
This project could position Pakistan as a player in the global autonomous vehicle market, encouraging further research and development in AI and robotics.
New Business Models:
The rise of autonomous vehicles (AVs) could lead to new business models, such as mobility-as-a-service (MaaS), where people use shared, self-driving cars instead of owning private vehicles.
Job Creation:
Developing and maintaining AV technology will create new job opportunities in fields like software development, data analysis, and cybersecurity.
Safety Improvements:
AVs have the potential to reduce traffic accidents caused by human error, leading to safer roads and potentially lower insurance costs.
Environmental Benefits:
Self-driving cars can optimize driving patterns, reducing fuel consumption and emissions. Additionally, the shift towards electric AVs can further decrease the environmental impact.
This initiative could be a game-changer for Pakistan’s automotive industry, fostering innovation and economic growth.