Google’s autonomous vehicle, which is able to transport two passengers, has made headlines with its revolutionary computer technology. (Forbes) The self-driving cars have no steering wheel, brake or accelerator, just buttons to start the car and pull over. The car is able to navigate through the use of Google Maps.
Autonomous cars would take the burden off of driving for many civilians as well as take over the driving industry. This includes the industry reformation of long-haul truck drivers. In recent light of Tracy Morgan’s accident, caused by the fatigue of a Walmart truck hauler, the need for such technology seems more pertinent for a growing world. Although this would eliminate jobs in the industry, it may be a difference of preserving a human life.
Peter Fuss of EY Global Automative Centre believes that autonomous cars may be roaming our streets within the next ten years. The Department of Motor Vehicles in California is expected to issue the first licences for self-driving cars. Whilst in Great Britain, ministers are also reforming their policies to suit British roads for these new vehicles. (The Telegraph). With the revolution of such technology, the rest of the world, along with its legislation must catch up to allow for these types of technology to thrive.
The efforts of Google has propelled the world’s technology industry. Volvo has also been at work with similar variations as well and with current accidents being caused as a result of 95 per cent human error, Google’s self-driving cars may be just what the world needs to stay driven.