Adding an SVM function
The self-driving car has delivered its packages to the shelters. Now it has to find a parking lot and park there. Instead of having a base like many other systems, this saves the city the cost of many useless trips.
Motivation – using an SVM to increase safety levels
The support vector system adds a new function to itinerary calculations—safety.
Most systems, such as Google Maps, focus on:
- The shortest trip
- The fastest trip
- Traffic
However, self-driving cars have to take extra precautions. Many humans do not feel secure on some roads. Safety comes first, no matter what. Once a suitable parking lot has been found, the SVM has to avoid traffic.
The goal is to find a path through traffic, even if the distance is longer. A p parameter allows for a p% variance in the distance. For example, 10% allows a 10% longer distance and will provide safe passage, as shown in the following SVM result:
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