Udacity

Self-Driving Fundamentals: Featuring Apollo

Engineering and Technology

Short Description

Identify key parts of self-driving cars, utilize Apollo HD Map, localization, perception, prediction, planning and control, and start the learning path of building a self-driving car.

Long Description

The Self-Driving Fundamentals: Featuring Apollo course on Udacity provides a comprehensive overview of the key components and concepts in self-driving cars. The course begins by introducing the Apollo team and architecture, followed by an in-depth exploration of high-definition maps and their role in the software stack. Students will then learn about localization techniques and practice mock interviews with Pramp. The course also covers perception tasks such as classification, detection, and segmentation, with a focus on convolutional neural networks. Students will study different methods for predicting the movements of other vehicles and pedestrians in self-driving cars. The planning section of the course explores various approaches used by Apollo to develop trajectories for autonomous vehicles. The control module teaches students how to execute planned trajectories using steering, throttle, and brake, and introduces different types of controllers. Upon completion of the course, students will receive suggestions for further learning to pursue a career in self-driving car engineering.

Course Details

Duration
4 weeks
Difficulty
Beginner
Format
Short Course
Price
Free
Course Link
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Udacity is an online learning platform that offers a wide range of courses and programs in various fields such as technology, business, data science, and artificial intelligence. It was founded in 2012 by Sebastian Thrun, David Stavens, and Mike Sokolsky with the aim of providing accessible and affordable education to individuals worldwide. Udacity's courses are designed in collaboration with industry experts and leading companies, ensuring that the content is relevant and up-to-date. The platform offers both self-paced courses and guided programs, allowing learners to choose the learning style that suits them best. Udacity also provides career services and support, including resume reviews, interview preparation, and job placement assistance, to help learners transition into their desired careers.