Autonomous Vehicles

Definition ∞ Autonomous vehicles are self-driving conveyances that operate without direct human control using advanced sensor systems and artificial intelligence. These systems perceive their environment and make driving decisions independently. They utilize complex algorithms for navigation, obstacle detection, and traffic interaction. The technology aims to improve safety and efficiency in transportation by automating driving tasks.
Context ∞ While not directly a crypto term, autonomous vehicles present significant data management and security challenges that blockchain technology could address. The need for secure, immutable records of vehicle operational data, ownership, and payment transactions for ride-sharing services is considerable. Discussions sometimes concern the use of distributed ledger technology for identity management of vehicles and for secure communication between self-driving units. The future may involve tokenized ownership models or micro-payments for services within an autonomous mobility network.