30.09.2015 1:25

Google has decided to leave the drivers in the unmanned car

Prototypes self-car Google denied steering wheel and pedals, but the search giant’s co-founder Sergey Brin believes that in the near future we will not see production cars without drivers.

According to the president of the holding Alphabet, this is not due to the limitations of existing technologies. Many car owners to bring the process of driving fun, and restrict their freedom in this matter is impossible. But in daily life self-managed machines will help improve traffic safety and reduce traffic congestion.

Nevertheless, the software of unmanned vehicles is far from ideal. Developed by the Google system for analyzing road conditions has a 360-degree view and is able to adequately respond to situations not covered by the standard algorithm. However, the electric car from sunny California does not yet have a clue about driving on snow-covered roads or during icy conditions.

At a special event at the headquarters of Google X laboratory of the current project leader Chris Urmson reiterated that they are not going to let yourself unmanned vehicles and rely on partnerships with well-known car manufacturers.

 

Recall that in the near future, the development of self-governing Car in Google headed by the former head of Hyundai Motor America, John Krafcik (John KPrototypes self-car Google denied steering wheel and pedals, but the search giant’s co-founder Sergey Brin believes that in the near future we will not see production cars without drivers.

According to the president of the holding Alphabet, this is not due to the limitations of existing technologies. Many car owners to bring the process of driving fun, and restrict their freedom in this matter is impossible. But in daily life self-managed machines will help improve traffic safety and reduce traffic congestion.

Nevertheless, the software of unmanned vehicles is far from ideal. Developed by the Google system for analyzing road conditions has a 360-degree view and is able to adequately respond to situations not covered by the standard algorithm. However, the electric car from sunny California does not yet have a clue about driving on snow-covered roads or during icy conditions.

At a special event at the headquarters of Google X laboratory of the current project leader Chris Urmson reiterated that they are not going to let yourself unmanned vehicles and rely on partnerships with well-known car manufacturers.

 

Recall that in the near future, the development of self-governing Car in Google headed by the former head of Hyundai Motor America, John Krafcik.