Self-Driving Cars

National Taiwan University via Coursera Specialization

Overview

Embark on a cutting-edge journey into the future of transportation with our special program on autonomous driving. As the industry is anticipated to skyrocket to a $42-billion valuation with over 20 million self-driving cars projected on our roads by 2025, the era of autonomous vehicles heralds a massive job surge. Our Specialization is meticulously designed to arm you with a deep-seated understanding of the frontline engineering methodologies empowering the self-driving car sector.

Dive into the real-world with our hands-on projects utilizing CARLA, an open-source simulator, where you will engage with actual data from an autonomous vehicle (AV). This practical approach is further augmented with invaluable insights from industry mavens at leading-edge firms like Oxbotica and Zoox, providing you an insider perspective on autonomous technology and its significant role in fostering job expansion in the domain.

Our curriculum offers an immersive learning environment, featuring highly realistic driving simulations with 3D pedestrian modeling and varied environmental conditions. Successful completion of this Specialization not only empowers you to craft your own self-driving software stack but also primes you for exciting career opportunities in the booming autonomous vehicle industry.

Candidates seeking to enroll should have a foundational understanding of linear algebra, probability, statistics, calculus, physics, control theory, and proficiency in Python programming. To optimally run the CARLA simulator, the following system specifications are recommended: Windows 7 64-bit (or later) or Ubuntu 16.04 (or later), Quad-core Intel or AMD processor (2.5 GHz or faster), NVIDIA GeForce 470 GTX or AMD Radeon 6870 HD series card or higher, 8 GB RAM, and OpenGL 3 or greater (for Linux users).

Offered through Coursera Specialization and accredited by National Taiwan University, this program falls under categories including Autonomous Vehicles Courses, Linear Algebra Courses, Software Development Courses, poised to equip you with the skills needed for the future.