Check out this article by CBC News featuring NCRN P.I. and University of Toronto Professor Steven Waslander discussing the present and future of autonomous vehicles. From winter weather conditions, children in Halloween costumes, and ethics and insurance, Waslander explains the various challenges that have delayed the autonomous driving revolution. Check out article and video here. Steven shares the following comment:  
       “It's always nice to talk about our work with the public, and really looking forward to launching our winter autonomous driving project, WinTOR, in the near future. The long tail is long indeed, so many low-frequency events that need to be handled, and understanding how to integrate them all without affecting baseline autonomy is definitely still an open question.”