Discussion:
Everyone has heard the hype about the Google driverless cars. However, is it actually possible? Will Google thinks so and has just announced these latest software updates:

• “More comprehensive and detailed maps to include curbs and different types of traffic signals.”
• “Improvements in detecting objects around the vehicle – classifying pedestrians and cyclists separately from moving vehicles because they follow different rules of the road.”
• “The ability to “read” signs as they appear and not just in specific locations – for example, a stop sign unfolding from the side of a school bus.”
• “Modelling likely situations – Google has developed software that measure the probability of what is likely to happen in thousands of everyday driving situations.”

Source: theguardian

Date: April 28th, 2014

Link:http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2014/apr/28/google-driverless-cars-city-driving

Questions for discussion:

• What do you think about driverless cars?
• What are some ways that this could change the transportation industry?