Google Driverless Car

Google Driverless CarBy Anisha PatelITMG 100 Section 08

BackgroundEngineer Sebastian ThrunStanford UniversityDARPA Grand Challenges

Technology and How it WorksPrototypeTechnology in drivers seatScanner/Rotating SensorVideo CameraData

TestingPublic roadsDriver and EngineerPlacesGolden Gate BridgePacific Coast Highway

Advantages SaferMore efficientFewer accidentsFollow traffic laws

LiabilityLoss of jobsReliance on up to date technologyCostlyTimeframe http://www.extremetech.com/extreme/147940-google-self-driving-cars-in-3-5-years-feds-not-so-fast

Disadvantages

More Advantages and DisadvantagesPros of Google Driverless CarCons of Google Driverless CarFewer traffic collisionLoss of jobs and employmentAccessibility and mobility for those who have difficulty driving safelyDecrease of human operated cars on the marketIncreased roadway capacity and reduced traffic congestionReliance on up to date technologyImproved energy efficiencyWho would be liable in an accident

SignificanceEliminate dangerous drivingSafer environmentConvenience

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