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Google Driverless Car. By Anisha Patel ITMG 100 Section 08. Background. Engineer Sebastian Thrun Stanford University DARPA Grand Challenges. Technology and How it Works. Prototype Technology in driver’s seat Scanner/Rotating Sensor Video Camera Data. Testing. Public roads
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Google Driverless Car By Anisha Patel ITMG 100 Section 08
Background • Engineer Sebastian Thrun • Stanford University • DARPA Grand Challenges
Technology and How it Works • Prototype • Technology in driver’s seat • Scanner/Rotating Sensor • Video Camera • Data
Testing • Public roads • Driver and Engineer • Places • Golden Gate Bridge • Pacific Coast Highway
Advantages • Safer • More efficient • Fewer accidents • Follow traffic laws
Disadvantages • 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
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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