Google testing self-driving car

Callandor · Oct 13, 2010, 04:58 AM

A post on the official Google blog has revealed that Google is in the testing phases with the design of a self-driving car. Google is aiming to “prevent traffic accidents, free up people’s time and reduce carbon emissions by fundamentally changing car use” with the technology that they have developed for a fully-automated vehicle.

The cars have collectively logged more than 140 000 miles of travel with the technology in place. Presently the vehicles use video cameras, laser range finders and radar coupled with detailed street maps compiled by the Google Maps vehicles to get around. The car is being developed with engineers from the DARPA Challenges, a race series for autonomous vehicles.
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**MIG-31** · Oct 13, 2010, 06:50 AM

Thanks mate..... But this has already been posted in Other Tech News from another source.

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Oct 13, 2010, 04:58 AM	#1
Callandor Forged on Dragonmount Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 7,250 Rep Power: 304 System Specs	Google testing self-driving car A post on the official Google blog has revealed that Google is in the testing phases with the design of a self-driving car. Google is aiming to “prevent traffic accidents, free up people’s time and reduce carbon emissions by fundamentally changing car use” with the technology that they have developed for a fully-automated vehicle. The cars have collectively logged more than 140 000 miles of travel with the technology in place. Presently the vehicles use video cameras, laser range finders and radar coupled with detailed street maps compiled by the Google Maps vehicles to get around. The car is being developed with engineers from the DARPA Challenges, a race series for autonomous vehicles. ____________ Source: PC Format __________________

Oct 13, 2010, 06:50 AM	#2
MIG-31 HardwareHeaven News Mod Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Nottingham,UK Posts: 56,860 Rep Power: 471 System Specs	Re: Google testing self-driving car Thanks mate..... But this has already been posted in Other Tech News from another source. Please Discuss Google tests cars that drive themselves __________________ Please Post Your News Submissions Here