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Autoware Documentation#

Autoware is the world's leading open-source autonomous driving framework. Autoware provides a comprehensive, production-ready software stack designed to accelerate the commercial deployment of autonomous vehicles across diverse platforms and use cases.




Capabilities#

Autoware handles the full autonomous driving stack, from sensing to control.

Domain Key Features
🤖 AI & Learning Support for End-to-End (E2E) driving models, ML-based perception, and data-driven trajectory prediction.
👁️ Perception Multi-Sensor Fusion (Lidar, Camera, Radar), Traffic Light Recognition, and dynamic object tracking.
📍 Localization High-precision NDT matching combined with GNSS/IMU odometry for robust positioning in mapped environments.
🧠 Planning Behavior Planning for intersections and lane changes, plus real-time Dynamic Obstacle Avoidance.
🚗 Control Precise Trajectory Following and standardized vehicle interfaces for drive-by-wire platforms.
🎮 Simulation Digital Twin Simulation (AWSIM), Rosbag Replay, and Scenario Simulation for validation.

Validated Use Cases#

Autoware is designed to be platform-agnostic, powering applications such as

  • Robo-Taxis & Urban Mobility
  • Cargo Delivery & Logistics
  • Robo-Bus Shuttles
  • Privately-Owned Vehicles (POV)