Autonomous vehicle sensors don’t have to be a drag, find researchers

Deformation control volumes are set for the front sensor, front-side sensor, roof sensor, and rear-side sensor, which affect the aerodynamic drag coefficient. The sensor shapes can be modified by adjusting the control points. Credit: Yiping Wang

Thanks to the rapid progress of information technology and artificial intelligence, autonomous vehicle technology has been taking off. In fact, AVs are now advanced enough that they are being used for logistics delivery and low-speed public transportation.