The autonomous car also known as the driverless or robotic car,
will drive you around while you sit back and enjoy the ride.To some
extent this technology is already with us today on a much smaller scale,
in vehicles equipped with cruise control, self-parking assist and lane
management systems.
So how do they work? The system works by using sensors and cameras to detect the road and objects. This information is then fed into a control module. The module is able to calculate the sensors and camera information to command the appropriate actuators ie. steering motor, braking system pump. For the cars to travel From A to B the use of a GPS system will be required. This system will enable users to input preset journeys or send a message to the car probably through your mobile device to collect you from your required pick up point.
These cars are seen to be potentially safer and more efficient than regular cars. They should also have a drastic impact on our insurance policies, as the autonomous car will be able to detect and communicate with each other to avoid any collisions.
All the major car manufacturers have designed their own driverless prototype such as Volkswagen, Ford, General Motors, Tesla, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Honda, and Toyota. Google is also in on the act and have converted a Toyota Prius, which has covered more than 300.000 miles so far on public roads.
When it comes to safety in the automotive world Volvo is one of the top manufacturers in vehicle safety. So you wont be surprised to hear that Volvo is taking the lead in putting self-driving cars on public roads. The development of autonomous driving is all part of Volvo's goal that nobody should be killed or seriously injured in one of its cars by 2020. Volvo has announced a partnership with the Swedish authorities to run a pilot scheme in Gothenburg on public roads and plan to have these vehicles on the road by 2017.
The UK government has announced that it wants to make it the world centre for the development of driverless cars and has offered a £10 million prize to fund a town or city willing to be a testing ground for these vehicles. So far the UK driverless cars are on trial on private land at a science park in Oxford.
This is going to change the way we drive our cars. The plus points is if you go out and have too much to drink, feeling tired or you just want to be chauffeured for the day. These clever cars will be able to take you to your destination of choice. If you run a coach or haulage company tachographs will be a thing of the past, as the vehicles can run continuously without the need for a break. Taxi and Courier companys will be able to make use of this technology, which would allow them to have more vehicles and less drivers. Which leads us to one of the downsides to autonimous vehicles. Many drivers would find themselves out of a job. So an increase in unemployment, which is a common occurrence in this new age of technology.
So how do they work? The system works by using sensors and cameras to detect the road and objects. This information is then fed into a control module. The module is able to calculate the sensors and camera information to command the appropriate actuators ie. steering motor, braking system pump. For the cars to travel From A to B the use of a GPS system will be required. This system will enable users to input preset journeys or send a message to the car probably through your mobile device to collect you from your required pick up point.
These cars are seen to be potentially safer and more efficient than regular cars. They should also have a drastic impact on our insurance policies, as the autonomous car will be able to detect and communicate with each other to avoid any collisions.
All the major car manufacturers have designed their own driverless prototype such as Volkswagen, Ford, General Motors, Tesla, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Honda, and Toyota. Google is also in on the act and have converted a Toyota Prius, which has covered more than 300.000 miles so far on public roads.
When it comes to safety in the automotive world Volvo is one of the top manufacturers in vehicle safety. So you wont be surprised to hear that Volvo is taking the lead in putting self-driving cars on public roads. The development of autonomous driving is all part of Volvo's goal that nobody should be killed or seriously injured in one of its cars by 2020. Volvo has announced a partnership with the Swedish authorities to run a pilot scheme in Gothenburg on public roads and plan to have these vehicles on the road by 2017.
The UK government has announced that it wants to make it the world centre for the development of driverless cars and has offered a £10 million prize to fund a town or city willing to be a testing ground for these vehicles. So far the UK driverless cars are on trial on private land at a science park in Oxford.
This is going to change the way we drive our cars. The plus points is if you go out and have too much to drink, feeling tired or you just want to be chauffeured for the day. These clever cars will be able to take you to your destination of choice. If you run a coach or haulage company tachographs will be a thing of the past, as the vehicles can run continuously without the need for a break. Taxi and Courier companys will be able to make use of this technology, which would allow them to have more vehicles and less drivers. Which leads us to one of the downsides to autonimous vehicles. Many drivers would find themselves out of a job. So an increase in unemployment, which is a common occurrence in this new age of technology.
Joe Smith a qualified Vehicle Technician with over 18 years
experience in all aspects of car mechanics. He is the owner of TTech
Autos Ltd, a mobile car repair and maintenance company based in London.
If your having any problems with your car go to http://www.ttechautos.tel and see how Joe can help you.
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