Self Driving Car (no joke)

kenstogie · 02-17-2012, 11:14 AM

Yup like the title says ...

a self driving car
by who else???

GOOGLE.

When The Car Is The Driver
by steve henn

This week the state of Nevada finalized new rules that will make it possible for robotic self-driving cars to receive their own special driving permits. It's not quite driver's licenses for robots — but it's close.

The other day I went for a spin in a robotic car. This car has an $80,000 cone-shaped laser mounted on its roof. There are radars on the front, back and sides. Detailed maps help it navigate.

Do people notice it's a self-driving car and gawk?

"We get a lot of thumbs up," says Anthony Levandowski, one of the leaders of Google's self-driving car project. "People drive by and then they wave. I wish they would keep their eyes on the road."

http://www.npr.org/blogs/alltechcons...er?ft=1&f=1003

macsauce13 · 02-17-2012, 11:17 AM

There is actually a whole fleet of them and they have made it out of CA and have been spotted all across the country. Crazy, huh?

shilala · 02-17-2012, 11:20 AM

That's cool.

kenstogie · 02-17-2012, 11:21 AM

can you say "designated designated driver" LOL

Blak Smyth · 02-17-2012, 12:36 PM

Kinda scary but pretty cool!

cjhalbrooks · 02-17-2012, 12:37 PM

im scared, next thing you know the terminator will be at our door

kelmac07 · 02-17-2012, 12:41 PM

Vey cool indeed.

Blak Smyth · 02-17-2012, 12:43 PM

It would sure making smoking cigars while driving much easier!

cjhalbrooks · 02-17-2012, 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blak Smyth

It would sure making smoking cigars while driving much easier!

only if it can be a humidor too,

Wait i have a question if the car is speeding who gets the ticket, the passenger, or the owner?

T.G · 02-17-2012, 01:13 PM

The Autonomous Self-Driving Car Bill is passed. The system goes on-line August 4th, 2012. Human decisions are removed from automotive driving operations. Google Car begins to learn at a geometric rate. It becomes self-aware at 2:14 a.m. Eastern time, August 29th. In a panic, they try to pull the plug...

cjhalbrooks · 02-17-2012, 01:23 PM

at least it dosent control the worlds nukes

Blak Smyth · 02-17-2012, 01:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cjhalbrooks

at least it dosent control the worlds nukes

Or does it?

Robots are fueling cars too.

http://www.core77.com/blog/technolog...tstop_9207.asp

And the androids are here too:

http://my.opera.com/Mysticmaster/blo...he-robonaut-r2

wayner123 · 02-17-2012, 01:44 PM

While I think it's a cool concept. The alarmist in me wonders about legal ramifications when an accident does happen.

Also, am I the only one who thinks this is not too far off from the people in Wall-E?

02-17-2012, 01:49 PM

Pretty cool, but it is a little scary when a minor breakdown or software crash could kill you and others.

Stephen · 02-17-2012, 01:59 PM

You're in a Johnny Cab...

Hope you enjoy the ride!

jluck · 02-17-2012, 03:15 PM

What a trip! this could make traveling with the wife more fun....

ApexAZ · 02-17-2012, 05:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tengel78

Pretty cool, but it is a little scary when a minor breakdown or software crash could kill you and others.

Way less likely than human error.

Consider how a 747 can land itself.

02-17-2012, 07:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ApexAZ

Way less likely than human error.

Consider how a 747 can land itself.

True, as long as you were able to take over in case something happened.

Devanmc · 02-17-2012, 01:58 PM

Cars have been working to drive them selves for years, through darpa's challenge.

Urban Challenge:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iktz3_37Uiw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-xibw...eature=related (long 37min)

Grand Challenge:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2AcMnfzpNg (a few parts)

good stuff

EricF · 02-17-2012, 03:21 PM

If I get one can i drink my $160,000.00 scotch while it drives me around???????

02-17-2012, 11:14 AM	#1
kenstogie following the whiterabbit Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 1,325 Trading: (3)	Self Driving Car (no joke) Yup like the title says ... a self driving car by who else??? GOOGLE. When The Car Is The Driver by steve henn This week the state of Nevada finalized new rules that will make it possible for robotic self-driving cars to receive their own special driving permits. It's not quite driver's licenses for robots — but it's close. The other day I went for a spin in a robotic car. This car has an $80,000 cone-shaped laser mounted on its roof. There are radars on the front, back and sides. Detailed maps help it navigate. Do people notice it's a self-driving car and gawk? "We get a lot of thumbs up," says Anthony Levandowski, one of the leaders of Google's self-driving car project. "People drive by and then they wave. I wish they would keep their eyes on the road." http://www.npr.org/blogs/alltechcons...er?ft=1&f=1003 __________________ I intend to live forever. So far, so good.

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macsauce13 Have My Own Room Join Date: Mar 2010 First Name: McKenzie Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 1,107 Trading: (38)	Re: Self Driving Car (no joke) There is actually a whole fleet of them and they have made it out of CA and have been spotted all across the country. Crazy, huh?

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T.G Grrrrrr Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: The Other Adam Posts: 15,557 Trading: (37)	Re: Self Driving Car (no joke) The Autonomous Self-Driving Car Bill is passed. The system goes on-line August 4th, 2012. Human decisions are removed from automotive driving operations. Google Car begins to learn at a geometric rate. It becomes self-aware at 2:14 a.m. Eastern time, August 29th. In a panic, they try to pull the plug...

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cjhalbrooks I am behind you. SHHHHH Join Date: Dec 2011 First Name: Cory Location: Under a Bridge, trying to find the troll who stole my soul. Posts: 1,370 Trading: (20)	Re: Self Driving Car (no joke) at least it dosent control the worlds nukes __________________ GMCGTPWHAF Tennessee Chapter. Down with the bloody BIG HEAD

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wayner123 Country Gentleman Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Deltona, FL Posts: 2,351 Trading: (159)	Re: Self Driving Car (no joke) While I think it's a cool concept. The alarmist in me wonders about legal ramifications when an accident does happen. Also, am I the only one who thinks this is not too far off from the people in Wall-E? __________________ 'It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife; But every fool will be quarrelling.'

02-17-2012, 01:49 PM	#14
tengel78 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Self Driving Car (no joke) Pretty cool, but it is a little scary when a minor breakdown or software crash could kill you and others.

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Stephen Sultan of Cigars Join Date: Jan 2011 First Name: Stephen Location: Where the Pony Express began and Jesse James ended. Posts: 1,582 Trading: (18)	Re: Self Driving Car (no joke) You're in a Johnny Cab... Hope you enjoy the ride!

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jluck Way out there Join Date: Jan 2012 First Name: Jared Location: Oregon Posts: 1,289 Trading: (12)	Re: Self Driving Car (no joke) What a trip! this could make traveling with the wife more fun....

02-17-2012, 01:58 PM	#19
Devanmc Have My Own Room Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: Devan Location: The Zoo Posts: 1,971 Trading: (40)	Re: Self Driving Car (no joke) Cars have been working to drive them selves for years, through darpa's challenge. Urban Challenge: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iktz3_37Uiw http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-xibw...eature=related (long 37min) Grand Challenge: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2AcMnfzpNg (a few parts) good stuff __________________ I spent a lot of my money on booze, cigars, birds and fast cars, the rest I just squandered. -George Best

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EricF Ain't Never Gonna Leave Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Eric Location: Miramar, FL Posts: 7,004 Trading: (116)	Re: Self Driving Car (no joke) If I get one can i drink my $160,000.00 scotch while it drives me around??????? __________________ It might taste crummy, but at least it's huge.

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