Apollo 8.0 is an effort to provide an extensible software framework and complete development cycle for Autonomous Driving developer. Apollo 8.0 introduces easily-reused Package to organize software modules. Apollo 8.0 integrates the whole process of perception development ,by combining model training service, model deployment tool and end-to-end visual validation tool . And another 3 new deep learning models are incorporated in Apollo 8.0 for perception module. Simulation service is upgraded by integrating local simulator in Dreamview to provide powerful debug tool for PnC developer.

Major Features and Improvements

• Reusable Software Package
  • Reorganize the modules based on Package to provide the functionality in an easy-to-consume manner
  • Fast installation experience based on Package, refer to Installation - Package Method