What is Level 4 Autonomous Driving?
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L4 autonomous driving belongs to "highly autonomous driving." Except for certain special circumstances, human intervention is generally not required. Autonomous vehicles that rely on specialized maps for operation fall under Level 4 autonomous driving. As long as there is a map, these vehicles can achieve full autonomous driving without human intervention, but they cannot drive autonomously everywhere. Below is an introduction to autonomous driving levels: 1. Level 0: No automation. The driver must always be in control of all mechanical and physical functions of the vehicle, with only alarms as assistance. 2. Level 1: The driver operates the vehicle, but individual devices can sometimes assist, such as Electronic Stability Program (ESP) or Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), which can help with driving safety. 3. Level 2: The driver primarily controls the vehicle, but the system offers partial automation to significantly reduce the operational burden. For example, Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) combines automatic following and lane departure warnings, while Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) integrates blind-spot detection and partial collision avoidance system technologies. 4. Level 3: The driver must always be ready to take control of the vehicle. During autonomous driving assistance, such as when following another vehicle, the driver can temporarily be free from operation. However, when the vehicle detects a situation requiring the driver's intervention, it will immediately return control to the driver, who must take over in cases the system cannot handle.
