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Autonomous Cars

Autonomous Cars. Under the Hood. What an autonomous car is Who makes these cars Pros Cons Who this technology impacts How it will affect the classroom References / useful links. The Mechanics. Robotic or driverless car. A car that navigates on its own by sensing its environment.

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Autonomous Cars

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  1. Autonomous Cars

  2. Under the Hood • What an autonomous car is • Who makes these cars • Pros • Cons • Who this technology impacts • How it will affect the classroom • References / useful links

  3. The Mechanics • Robotic or driverless car. • A car that navigates on its own by sensing its environment. • Some of the techniques used to read the environment are laser, radar, GPS, and computer vision. • The car chooses appropriate navigation paths, senses and avoids obstacles and takes into consideration relevant signage.

  4. The Brands Some of the companies are: • 2getthere – netherlands • Google • General motors • Volkswagen • Audi • BMW • Volvo

  5. Accelerators • Fewer crashes • Reduced travel time • Increased roadway capacity • Removal of constraints of occupants • Eliminates redundant passengers

  6. Accelerators • Reduces number of vehicles • Reduces parking space needed • Less police monitoring needed • Less vehicle insurance needed • Transportation costs on goods decreases

  7. Brakes • Legislation • Nevada legalized June 2011 • Initial Cost • Job loss

  8. Google

  9. Who the technology Impacts

  10. Effects the Classroom?

  11. Reference/Useful Links • http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/GadgetGuide/story?id=4101838 • http://www.wired.com/autopia/2008/01/gm-says-driverl/ • http://auto.howstuffworks.com/under-the-hood/trends-innovations/drive • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autonomous_ca • http://www.greencarcongress.com/2011/06/ab511-20110625.html • http://www.nytimes.com/2010/10/10/science/10google.html?hp=&pagewanted=all

  12. How do you feel about having a car drive itself

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