Quantum Self-Driving Neural Networks

Local Chapter Omdena K-12 Chapter

Coordinated by,

Supriya Bhuwalka

Status: Completed

Project Duration: 19 Jun 2023 - 18 Aug 2023

Open Source resources available from this project

Github Repository

Project background.

Self-Driving cars like the ones we see in Tesla work with complex deep neural networks for predicting various parameters dependent on the situation. One example a self-driving autopilot mode must watch out for is controlling the car’s speed relative to other cars, the steering angle, and thousands of other variables that must be trained. Tesla and many other car companies are perfecting the autopilot technology by training complex deep neural networks.

The problem.

A new avenue of research currently being explored is quantum-classical hybrid neural networks which can be more optimized and efficient. This project entails constructing a neural network that predicts steering angles for cars and testing it on a simulator, then implementing an additional layer, the “quantum” layer, and comparing if it is better in predicting better steering angles.

Project goals.

- CNN with transfer learning capabilities for the quantum-classical Neural Network. - Test both models on a self-driving car simulator. - Deploy the simulator along with the models on a web application.

Project plan.

  • Week 1

    – Organize the team and describe the orientation of the project
    – Familiarize yourself with quantum circuits and how neural networks can play a role
    – Train students in quantum neural networks and how ML can be accelerated using quantum computing.

  • Week 2

    – Start setting up the dataset of images and steering angles
    – Start setting up the dataset of images and car velocities
    – Decide on machine learning frameworks
    – Start implementing neural networks based on papers

  • Week 3

    – Set up a self driving car simulator test like AirSim, train all neural networks

  • Week 4

    Build the quantum neural network and evaluate performance with classical neural networks

  • Week 5

    Hyper parameter and fine tuning for neural networks for steering angle, velocity, and combined.

  • Week 6

    Quantum neural newtork implementation should be perfected by this time

  • Week 7

    Web application development into Streamlit with models and testing formats

  • Week 8

    Finalize models and final deployment of models

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