GOOGLE DRIVERLESS CAR

By Anisha Patel

ITMG 100 Section 08

BACKGROUNDEngineer Sebastian ThrunStanford University

DARPA Grand Challenges

TECHNOLOGY AND HOW IT WORKS

Prototype

Technology in driver’s seatScanner/Rotating SensorVideo CameraData

TESTINGPublic roads

Driver and Engineer

PlacesGolden Gate BridgePacific Coast Highway

ADVANTAGES • Safer

• More efficient

• Fewer accidents

• Follow traffic laws

• Liability

• Loss of jobs

• Reliance on up to date technology

• Costly

• Timeframe

http://www.extremetech.com/extreme/147940-google-self-driving-cars-in-3-5-years-feds-not-so-fast

DISADVANTAGES

MORE ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES

Pros of Google Driverless Car Cons of Google Driverless Car

Fewer traffic collision Loss of jobs and employment

Accessibility and mobility for those who

have difficulty driving safely

Decrease of human operated cars on the

market

Increased roadway capacity and reduced

traffic congestion

Reliance on up to date technology

Improved energy efficiency Who would be liable in an accident

SIGNIFICANCE• Eliminate dangerous driving

• Safer environment

• Convenience

http://www.google.com/about/jobs/lifeatgoogle/self-driving-car-test-steve-mahan.html

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Mui, Chunka. "Fasten Your Seatbelts: Google's Driverless Car Is Worth Trillions (Part 1)." Forbes. Forbes Magazine, 22 Jan. 2013. Web. 12 Apr. 2013. <http://www.forbes.com/sites/chunkamui/2013/01/22/fasten-your-seatbelts-googles-driverless-car-is-worth-trillions/>.

"Self-Driving Car Test: Steve Mahan - Google Jobs." Self-Driving Car Test: Steve Mahan. Google Jobs, n.d. Web. 15 Apr. 2013. <http://www.google.com/about/jobs/lifeatgoogle/self-driving-car-test-steve-mahan.html>.

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