Self Driving Car (no joke)

[kenstogie]

Yup like the title says ...

a self driving car
by who else???


GOOGLE.

When The Car Is The Driver
by steve henn

This week the state of Nevada finalized new rules that will make it possible for robotic self-driving cars to receive their own special driving permits. It's not quite driver's licenses for robots — but it's close.

The other day I went for a spin in a robotic car. This car has an $80,000 cone-shaped laser mounted on its roof. There are radars on the front, back and sides. Detailed maps help it navigate.

Do people notice it's a self-driving car and gawk?

"We get a lot of thumbs up," says Anthony Levandowski, one of the leaders of Google's self-driving car project. "People drive by and then they wave. I wish they would keep their eyes on the road."



http://www.npr.org/blogs/alltechconsidered/2012/02/17/147006012/when-the-car-is-the-driver?ft=1&f=1003

[macsauce13]

There is actually a whole fleet of them and they have made it out of CA and have been spotted all across the country. Crazy, huh?

[shilala]

That's cool. :tu

[kenstogie]

can you say "designated designated driver" LOL

[Blak Smyth]

Kinda scary but pretty cool!

[cjhalbrooks]

im scared, next thing you know the terminator will be at our door

[kelmac07]

Vey cool indeed.

[Blak Smyth]

It would sure making smoking cigars while driving much easier!

[cjhalbrooks]

It would sure making smoking cigars while driving much easier!

only if it can be a humidor too,

Wait i have a question if the car is speeding who gets the ticket, the passenger, or the owner?

[T.G]

The Autonomous Self-Driving Car Bill is passed. The system goes on-line August 4th, 2012. Human decisions are removed from automotive driving operations. Google Car begins to learn at a geometric rate. It becomes self-aware at 2:14 a.m. Eastern time, August 29th. In a panic, they try to pull the plug...

[cjhalbrooks]

at least it dosent control the worlds nukes

[Blak Smyth]

at least it dosent control the worlds nukes
Or does it?



Robots are fueling cars too.

http://s3files.core77.com/blog/images/avb_core77_tankpitstop_minez.jpg
http://www.core77.com/blog/technology/robots_take_over_car_fueling_in_the_netherlands_at _tankpitstop_9207.asp



And the androids are here too:
http://files.myopera.com/Mysticmaster/blog/Robot.jpeg
http://my.opera.com/Mysticmaster/blog/2010/02/04/meet-the-robonaut-r2

[wayner123]

While I think it's a cool concept. The alarmist in me wonders about legal ramifications when an accident does happen.

Also, am I the only one who thinks this is not too far off from the people in Wall-E?

[tengel78]

Pretty cool, but it is a little scary when a minor breakdown or software crash could kill you and others.

[Devanmc]

Cars have been working to drive them selves for years, through darpa's challenge.

Urban Challenge:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iktz3_37Uiw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-xibwwNVLgg&feature=related (long 37min)

Grand Challenge:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2AcMnfzpNg (a few parts)

good stuff

[Stephen]

You're in a Johnny Cab...
http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lxsv3rAHdF1qlzduwo1_500.gif
Hope you enjoy the ride!

[jluck]

What a trip! this could make traveling with the wife more fun....;) :noon

[EricF]

If I get one can i drink my $160,000.00 scotch while it drives me around???????

[ApexAZ]

Pretty cool, but it is a little scary when a minor breakdown or software crash could kill you and others.

Way less likely than human error.

Consider how a 747 can land itself.

[Remo]

What's the point? Lazy @ss humans!!! :r

[Bill86]

Go out get trashed and have the car drive you home....seems like a winner to me.

So do you need insurance anymore if the car is driving? How about a license, I mean you aren't driving.

[tengel78]

Way less likely than human error.

Consider how a 747 can land itself.

True, as long as you were able to take over in case something happened.

[cjhalbrooks]

I am thinking of the cars from I Robot.... You can control them or let the "auto pilot" guide you