While engaging with the unfolding revolution in autonomous driving, a challenge presents itself, how can we effectively raise awareness within society about this transformative trend? While full-scale autonomous driving vehicles often come with a hefty price tag, the emergence of small-scale car platforms offers a compelling alternative. These platforms not only serve as valuable educational tools for the broader public and young generations but also function as robust research platforms, contributing significantly to the ongoing advancements in autonomous driving technology. This survey outlines various small-scale car platforms, categorizing them and detailing the research advancements accomplished through their usage. The conclusion provides proposals for promising future directions in the field.

翻译：在参与自动驾驶领域正在展开的革命之际，我们面临一个挑战：如何有效提升社会对这一变革趋势的认知？虽然全尺寸自动驾驶车辆通常价格昂贵，但小型车辆平台的出现提供了一个引人注目的替代方案。这些平台不仅可作为面向广大公众和年轻一代的宝贵教育工具，还能作为强大的研究平台，为自动驾驶技术的持续进步做出重要贡献。本综述概述了各类小型车辆平台，对其进行了分类，并详细阐述了利用这些平台所取得的研究进展。结论部分为该领域提出了具有前景的未来发展方向建议。