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
MORE ADVANTAGES AND
DISADVANTAGES
Pros of Google Driverless Car Cons of Google Driverless Car

Fewer traffic collision Loss of jobs and employment

Accessibility and mobility for those who Decrease of human operated cars on the
have difficulty driving safely market

Increased roadway capacity and reduced Reliance on up to date technology

traffic congestion

Improved energy efficiency Who would be liable in an accident

 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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