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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Works CitedHickey, Megan. "Self-driving Cars Aren't Too Far off." USA Today. Gannett, 10 Apr. 2013. Web. 13 Apr. 2013. .Millward, David. "Google Tests Driverless Car." N.p., 10 Oct. 2010. Web. 12 Apr. 2013. .Mui, Chunka. "Fasten Your Seatbelts: Google's Driverless Car Is Worth Trillions (Part 1)." Forbes. Forbes Magazine, 22 Jan. 2013. Web. 12 Apr. 2013. ."Self-Driving Car Test: Steve Mahan - Google Jobs." Self-Driving Car Test: Steve Mahan. Google Jobs, n.d. Web. 15 Apr. 2013. .Vance, Ashlee. "Google's Self-Driving Robot Cars Are Ruining My Commute."Businessweek.com. N.p., 28 Mar. 2013. Web. 13 Apr. 2013.
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