Self-driving cars are poorly prepared for high-risk road situations – here’s how AI can improve them

Self-driving cars are poorly prepared for high-risk road situations – here’s how AI can improve them

Andrey_Popov / ShutterstockSelf-driving cars have made impressive progress. They can follow lanes, keep their distance, and navigate familiar routes with ease. However, despite years of development, they still struggle with one critical problem: the rare and dangerous situations that cause the most serious accidents. These “edge cases” include sharp bends on wet roads, sudden changes in slope, or situations where a vehicle approaches its physica…