Tag Archives: driverless cars

The GPS Made Me Do It

Posted on May 26, 2016 by Luigi Cappel

Here we go again, the GPS made me do it. It was 2AM or thereabouts on a Wednesday morning in Henrico County  when a driver apparently followed the instructions on his GPS and turned onto the railway track according to … Continue reading →

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Self Driving Trucks and 18 Accidents From Following GPS Nav Instructions

Posted on May 18, 2016 by Luigi Cappel

A Wired story talks about the Otto retrofit solution where existing trucks can become autonomous vehicles for only $30,000. I believe it’s a work in progress, but an aftermarket upgrade that can convert an ordinary truck (manufactured after 2013) into … Continue reading →

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How Uber conquered London | Sam Knight

Posted on April 27, 2016 by Luigi Cappel

The long read: To understand how the $60bn company is taking over the world, you need to stop thinking about cars Sourced through Scoop.it from: http://www.theguardian.com This is a fascinating insight into the world of Uber. It’s a 15 minute … Continue reading →

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Hands-free driving on Auckland’s motorway – Business – NZ Herald News

Posted on April 12, 2016 by Luigi Cappel

A driver on Auckland’s motorway sits with his arms clasped in his lap in a video that shows the reality of the self-driving car phenomenon. – New Zealand Herald Sourced through Scoop.it from: http://www.nzherald.co.nz I had no idea this was … Continue reading →

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The police could be controlling your self-driving car

Posted on April 9, 2016 by Luigi Cappel

It isn’t hard to imagine why police and other public-safety officials might want the power to override how autonomous vehicles are controlled. Sourced through Scoop.it from: http://www.marketwatch.com This is a really interesting concept that I hadn’t considered. Of course for … Continue reading →

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Domino’s pizza delivery robot is coming to your door

Posted on March 21, 2016 by Luigi Cappel

Domino’s Australia showed off a self-driving robot that can deliver pizzas. It’s just a prototype for now. Sourced through Scoop.it from: money.cnn.com Domino is innovating all over the world. They are also connected to trials with driverless cars. It appears … Continue reading →

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Video shows Google self-driving car hit bus

Posted on March 15, 2016 by Luigi Cappel

Newly released video shows recorded by cameras on the bus show the moment a Google self-driving car learned the hard way not to tussle with a public bus. Sourced through Scoop.it from: http://www.dailymail.co.uk Google is doing the right thing in … Continue reading →

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Self-Driving Cars Might Make Traffic Worse : DNews

Posted on March 13, 2016 by Luigi Cappel

Self-driving cars could turn people off public transportation, increase cars on the road and waste fuel. Sourced through Scoop.it from: news.discovery.com So if you would normally fly to a place that takes 3-4 hours each way  to drive, which would … Continue reading →

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Self-driving Fords are keeping their cool in the snow

Posted on March 12, 2016 by Luigi Cappel

Self-driving cars are ultimately expected to become safer than those driven by people, but first they will have to overcome their biggest nemesis: snow. It’s slippery, unpredictable and obscures road markings. Sourced through Scoop.it from: http://www.gizmag.com Whilst I’m a little … Continue reading →

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Japan Driverless Taxi Startup Eyes Partnerships With Automakers

Posted on March 3, 2016 by Luigi Cappel

The venture has set the 2020 Games in Tokyo as a target to develop software to operate driverless cars and an online service to ferry athletes and tourists between Olympic venues and the city’s transport hubs. Sourced through Scoop.it from: … Continue reading →

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