Would You Trust a Taxi That Doesn't Have a Driver?
It doesn't have a driver, because Google says it doesn't need one to take you places. You've got to see it to believe it.
By Sadho Ram — 27 Aug 2013, 02:59 PM — Updated about 11 years ago
Google building its own self-driving cars for 'robo taxis'
New reports suggest that Google has plans to take self-driving cars to the next level, integrating their futuristic technology into a vehicle of their own; a stark contrast to their current method of modifying old Toyotas.
Google intends to use the autonomous cars in a “robo-taxi” service. The self-driving taxis would initially be accompanied by a driver to mitigate any safety concerns, but eventually the cars would navigate the streets all by themeselves.
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A monitor in the back seat displays sensor readings and other information in a driverless car at the Volkswagen Automotive Innovation Laboratory at Stanford University in Stanford, California April 15, 2010. (Photo : REUTERS/Kevin Bartram )
Image via designntrend.comInterestingly, Google’s ambitions to enter the taxi industry coincides with their recent investment in Uber, a San Francisco-based startup that connects passengers with the drivers of luxury vehicles.
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The car will travel for 750 miles on a single charge at a Google PowerUP station, but will be made for commercial partners only.
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About Google driverless car
The Google driverless car is a project by Google that involves developing technology for autonomous cars. The project is currently being led by Google engineer Sebastian Thrun
Toyota Prius modified to operate as a Google driverless car driving a test course.
Image via wikimedia.orgThe team developing the system consisted of 15 engineers working for Google, including Chris Urmson, Mike Montemerlo, and Anthony Levandowski who had worked on the DARPA Grand and Urban Challenges.
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