AY Honor Autonomous Car Requirements

Autonomous Car

Skill Level

Unknown

Year

Unknown

Version

29.06.2026

Approval authority

Franco-Belgian Union

1. Define what an autonomous vehicle is and explain the SAE levels of autonomy (0 to 5) with examples.

2. List and discuss the potential benefits and major challenges/drawbacks of autonomous vehicles.

3. Identify the main sensors (camera, LiDAR, radar, GPS/IMU) and explain their roles.

4. Explain in simple terms how an autonomous vehicle perceives its environment and makes decisions based on sensor data.

5. Watch documentaries showing autonomous vehicles in action and share your observations.

6. Explain the "Trolley Problem" as it applies to autonomous vehicles. Reflect on ethical choices in the event of an unavoidable accident.

7. Describe two or three specific changes autonomous vehicles could bring to daily life or cities.

8. Choose one of the following:

a. Program a small robot to perform a simple navigation task and describe the experience.

b. Use an autonomous driving simulator or game and report on what you learned.

9. Discuss the connection between Proverbs 3:5-6 and the development/use of autonomous vehicles (trusting God vs.technology).