Speech Interface for NAASIC’s Autonomous-driving Car

Abstract

Pythia is a speech interface for UNR's self-driving car which allows intuitive two-way communication between driver and vehicle. Users can obtain real-time information about obstacle detection and vehicle status simply by asking, and at no point needing to take their eyes off the road. The speech interface also allows the car to make announcements when critical events, such as pedestrians entering the vehicle's path, occur. By providing a simple, yet powerful and easily extensible interface to the vehicle, Pythia allows drivers to safely check that the vehicle is operating correctly.