Evan McMullen, a mechatronics engineer at dSPACE, dives into the intricate world of self-driving cars and simulation tools. He explores how simulators replicate real-world conditions, the complexity of testing procedures, and the balance between virtual and physical trials. McMullen discusses Tesla's and Waymo's strategies, ethics in autonomous decision-making, and the role of international safety standards. He also touches on open-source solutions, hardware accuracy, and the future where reading a book in a self-driving car might just become a reality.
