From the Racetrack to the Road - How Open Source Boosts Autonomous Vehicle Development

Learn about groundbreaking autonomous vehicle development through a keynote presentation from EclipseCon 2022, where Technical University of Munich researcher Alexander Wischnewski reveals how his team achieved fully autonomous racing at speeds up to 270kph at prestigious venues like Indianapolis and Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Explore the technical architecture behind their autonomous driving software stack, understand the crucial role of open source projects like ROS 2, and discover how collaborative development between racing teams has advanced the field. Gain insights into transferring racetrack innovations to public road vehicles and understand the potential impact of open development approaches on the future of autonomous driving technology.