Monday, December 1, 2014

Google Cars Save Us From Head On Collisions


The states that have approved driverless cars are Nevada, California, Florida and Michigan.  Google has not quite put out the cars yet, but promise to have them available by 2020.  My opinion is that if Google does not put out the cars by 2020, Google will no longer be seen as a legitimate company.  This technology of the vehicle could help lots of people.  For example, there are people who have trouble driving and these kinds of cars would really help them a lot.  



Google has designed these cars with a special laser on the roof that creates a 3D map for the computer and this allows the navigational system to stay away from obstacles and people.  The problems remain that have to do with whether an object is a rock or a piece of paper, and another example is identifying a police officer from an ordinary pedestrian.  Evidently these cars are also not great in rain and snow.


Some of the other applications for this technology would be for driverless taxis and driverless buses.  I would like to see this become a reality because it would make everybody's life a lot easier.  


At this point in time, all of the Google cars are electric.  They don't have pedals and they don't have a steering wheel.  This would mean that there would be more room inside the vehicles for stuff like luggage, backpacks and suitcases...and people.


I would gladly go in one of these vehicles.  When they have them available in every single state, it will be more likely that myself and other people will be able to use them, but only if they are affordable and the correct price.  


In my opinion it would be easier if these vehicles where a combination of electric and hybrid vehicles, but still had the abilities I talked about in this article.  There would be less accidents because the driver could take over if needed.  This could possibly free up the police to deal with other problems than traffic accidents.  If perfected I will encourage people to buy these people friendly Google Cars!  Also if perfected, this will make Google look like a really good company.

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