KEY ISSUES AND PROSPECTS OF INTRODUCING UNMANNED VEHICLES INTO URBAN TRANSPORT

This article provides a comprehensive analysis of the current state and development prospects of self-driving car technology. It examines levels of autonomy according to international classifications, as well as the advantages and risks of implementing autonomous vehicles. It focuses on the technological dilemma of choosing sensor systems: a lidar-based approach or a comput-er vision-based strategy. The material is based on an analysis of current publications, technical documentation, and expert opinions