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There’s only so much you can script into code for a car to drive itself and make sure it’s safe on unpredictable public roads. In fact, if you go down the scripting route too much, you may end up with a product that lacks adaptability, and that’s exactly what Google is reportedly trying to avoid in developing its autonomous car tech.
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Cars
Google’s Self Driving Cars are Designed to Expect the Unexpected
There’s only so much you can script into code for a car to drive itself and make sure it’s safe on unpredictable public roads. In fact, if you go down the scripting route too much, you may end up with a product that lacks adaptability, and that’s exactly what Google is reportedly trying to avoid in developing its autonomous car tech.
Read more »
- Sony Looking To Penetrate Automotive Industry To Boost Profits
With tech giants like Apple and Google announcing interest in the (autonomous) automotive industry, it was only natural they were going to set a trend. Now, another gadget leviathan, Sony, is reportedly looking at snagging a piece of the car-making sector...
- Check The Long List Of Things Google's Autonomous Cars Can't Do
Despite all the talk about how autonomous cars are going to change our lives in a few years, it appears that their current capabilities are grossly overrated. Take Google’s self-driving car, for instance. Chris Urmson, director of the Google car...
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Editor's Note: An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated in the title that this was the first accident involving a Google self-driving car. The corrected version reflects a change only in the title of this article. We also posted an updated...