Situation classification for cognitive automobiles using case-based reasoning

Driving a car in urban areas autonomously requires the ability of an in-depth analysis of the current situation. For understanding the current situation and deducing consequences for the execution of behaviors (maneuvers), higher-level reasoning about the situation has to take place. In this paper, an approach for situation interpretation for cognitive automobiles is presented. The approach relies on case-based reasoning to predict the evolvement of the current situation and to select the appropriate behavior. Case-based reasoning allows to utilize prior experiences in the task of situation assessment.