(じどううんてん)

じどううんてん
noun
autonomous driving, self-driving
1. autonomous driving, self-driving
Technology that enables vehicles to navigate and operate without human input, using sensors, AI, and computer systems.
The practical application of self-driving cars is progressing.
Level 4 autonomous driving was approved in limited areas.
Autonomous driving technology is expected to be a transportation solution for elderly people.

Composition: 自動(じどう) (automatic) + 運転(うんてん) (driving). Literally "automatic driving."

Autonomy levels

The SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) defines levels 0-5:

Common collocations

  • 自動運転(じどううんてん)(しゃ) (self-driving car)
  • 自動運転(じどううんてん)技術(ぎじゅつ) (autonomous driving technology)
  • 自動運転(じどううんてん)システム (autonomous driving system)
  • 自動運転(じどううんてん)バス (self-driving bus)
  • 自動運転(じどううんてん)タクシー (robo-taxi)

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