Advancements and Prospects in Multisensor Fusion for Autonomous Driving

The advancement of technology has propelled autonomous driving into the public spotlight over the past decade, establishing it as a strategic focal point for technological competition among countries (Lin et al., 2023b). For instance, the U.S. Department of Transportation released a series of influential documents outlining top-level designs for autonomous driving, ranging from the ‘Federal Autonomous Vehicle Policy Guide’ in 2016 to the ‘Ensuring the U.S. Leadership in Automated Driving: Autonomous Vehicle 4.0’ in 2020. In 2016, Japan formulated a roadmap to promote the adoption of autonomous driving, culminating in the launch of its inaugural L4-level autonomous vehicle public road operation service in 2023. Moreover, the development of autonomous driving in Europe is primarily concentrated in countries such as Germany, France, UK, and Sweden. These countries boast robust automotive industry foundations in the field of autonomous driving, accompanied by advanced systems and frameworks in terms of regulations and standards.