VIDEO: Google Has a Fleet of Self-Driving Cars

[ivanlucrazy]

I know this doesn't apply but what if ........ Blue screen of death!

 

[Ciuy]

Had to be a Prius ...

 

[Griffolion]

While a fine advancement that could have many applications, if such technology is aggressively integrated into legislation then it could be the end of humans manually controlling cars, a sad case indeed.

Though i do believe that such applications as set it on auto-pilot for a 6 hour journey and watch some stuff on the google tv integrated into the steering wheel would be ace.

 

[Regulas]

I can see a vision Caleeefornia adopting this making sure to blow billions in taxpayer dollars then complain when I virus gets in and there is million of crashes at one time.

 

[zak_mckraken]

I hope the cars qon't follow a path proposed by Google Maps. It might end up in a lake...

 

[Guest]

@ivanlucrazy

use the backup computer, better known as the human driver......

 

[lp231]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DRF_KaWzxq4

 

[figgus]

I for one welcome our new self-driving overlords.

 

[Guest]

Surprising that nobody has yet mentioned the environmental impact. Imagine all cars on the road being aware of other cars and traffic lights tuned better to meet demand because they know exactly what road conditions are. This could save a ton of idle-time gas. Also, if it could reduce idle time, you'd have the double advantage of getting where you want to be faster. I'll echo the earlier comment. "You think too small."

 

[kriminal]

skynet begins....
dun dun dun!

 

[mikem_90]

[citation][nom]ivanlucrazy[/nom]I know this doesn't apply but what if ........ Blue screen of death![/citation]

They use a robust OS designed for embedded systems. Ie: Not windows. Even Microsoft XP for embedded systems has blue screens, and they use that in Elevators, ATMS, Big giant video billboards downtown, etc.

The Answer is a Unix type variant.

 

[WyomingKnott]

[citation][nom]kyeana[/nom]1. There was a driver there ready to take over if anything started going wrong2. Do you really think that they didn't extensively test this in a closed course prior to trying it on the road?[/citation]
Sorry, all, but edilee is right. Not just "In my opinion," but right. Aside from it being wrong for them to expose the public to risks, the car being driven on public roads by a non-licensed driver. Unless the computer system has a driver's license, or special permission in the motor vehicle code, this is against the law.
[puts on flame-proof suit]