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New California Legislation Paves the Way for Driverless Future

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New California legislation finally lets companies remove the human element from autonomous vehicle technology, allowing self-driving or completely autonomous vehicles to perform tests on public roads.States are currently working to balance the transition from modern day traffic safety equipment to necessary technology for autonomous cars. The best approach that many policy makers have found is to integrate IoT devices into … Continue reading “New California Legislation Paves the Way for Driverless Future”

Can Self-Driving Farm Technology Save America’s Heartland?

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Anyone interested in self-driving car technology knows about the amazing innovations lead by Tesla, Google, and Toyota.Home-Grown Interest In Autonomous Driving Farm TechnologyThese companies are showing us what the future of personal autonomous cars look like and how they can be used on our roads.At the same time that the world watches self-driving vehicle technology evolve on our nation’s roads, … Continue reading “Can Self-Driving Farm Technology Save America’s Heartland?”

Lidar Technology and Automated Vehicles

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We all dream of a day when we’ll be able to take a comfortable seat in our car only to type in an address before spending our morning commute leisurely catching up on the news, drinking some coffee, and — most of all — not worrying about traffic. Technology that seems today like science fiction is approaching more rapidly than … Continue reading “Lidar Technology and Automated Vehicles”

The Evolution of Insurance for Self Driving Cars

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As self driving cars gain popularity, one of the biggest questions regulators have to face today is; “who is at fault in a self driving car accident?” Currently when an accident occurs, the insurance company of the at-fault driver covers the property and bodily damages sustained by the victim. At the moment however, when a computer is driving the vehicle, … Continue reading “The Evolution of Insurance for Self Driving Cars”

Next Day Delivery: How Autonomous Vehicles Impact Our Warehouses

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Autonomous Vehicles Move Beyond CarsWhen we think about self-driving vehicles, the first thing we usually think about is commercial vehicles.While autonomous vehicle technology is advancing quickly in the retail sector, it is making, even more, progress in the logistic industry in warehouses.Warehouses are seeing the highest adoption rates for autonomous vehicles because of the increased pressure that Commerce is putting … Continue reading “Next Day Delivery: How Autonomous Vehicles Impact Our Warehouses”

Should Self Driving Cars Be Programmed to Kill?

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When it comes to self driving cars, one of the biggest questions on many minds is, “would you let your car kill you for the greater good.”A modern spin on the trolley problem (which has become a joke), a situation where a vehicle loses control and two options arise. Crash into a group of pedestrians crossing the tracks, and saving … Continue reading “Should Self Driving Cars Be Programmed to Kill?”

Top 5 Impacts Self-Driving Cars Will Have On The U.S. Economy

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Automation Replacing Human WorkersSince the beginning of time, humans have searched for ways to increase the efficiency of work. The pursuit of improved effectiveness and work habits has shaped not only our technology but also our entire culture. Since the Industrial Revolution, humans have implemented technology in some ways to push economic progress. While this process has delivered increased production … Continue reading “Top 5 Impacts Self-Driving Cars Will Have On The U.S. Economy”

Developing the Vocabulary of Autonomous Vehicles

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Thanks to the efforts of tech giants like Tesla and Google, the world is on the cusp of a revolution on the road. As self-driving cars inch closer to reality, they’re popping up on neighborhood streets, making headlines, and generating a lot of legislation. Until the federal government and industry luminaries can come together to create a unified vocabulary for … Continue reading “Developing the Vocabulary of Autonomous Vehicles”

The U.S. Military Begins Autonomous Vehicle Testing

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Self-driving vehicles are not just for commercial or residential use. The same autonomous vehicle technology used to make city roadways safer can also offer increased safety for troops in the field.Self-Driving U.S. Army Military TrucksLast month, the U.S. Army began test driving convoys of trucks equipped with self-driving technology. The four vehicles drove together using vehicle-to-vehicle technology to communicate their … Continue reading “The U.S. Military Begins Autonomous Vehicle Testing”

The Pittsburgh And Uber Partnership Could Be The Future Of Self-Driving Cars

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Pittsburgh has a track record of promoting emerging technology for their economic growth.Regulators had often taken a hands-off approach when it came to directing commerce, and we see this same pattern of economic growth when we look at how Pittsburgh is adopting autonomous vehicle technology like Uber.Leading The Autonomous Vehicle IndustryEven though Uber’s testing program is in its early stages, … Continue reading “The Pittsburgh And Uber Partnership Could Be The Future Of Self-Driving Cars”

Driverless Car Ethics: When “Gut Decisions” Are Made By Machines

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With so many vehicles coming out with at least partially-automated features, many drivers are growing more comfortable with the idea of technology-assisted driving.After all, it’s easy to see the benefits of technology you make use of everyday.Cruise control keeps us from speeding; smart sensors and camera parking-assist systems take the fear out of parallel parking, and nearly everyone you know … Continue reading “Driverless Car Ethics: When “Gut Decisions” Are Made By Machines”

U.S. Roads: The Biggest Barrier For Automated Vehicles

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A Bump In The RoadAutonomous vehicles rely on various types of technology to allow them to navigate public roads. Ranging from sonar, video cameras, and beacons that communicate with traditional traffic equipment like safety cones, automated cars need technology to understand, interpret, and interact with their surrounding environment. While this technology is advancing at an astonishing rate, it also has … Continue reading “U.S. Roads: The Biggest Barrier For Automated Vehicles”

A Fork in the Road for Safety?: Google & Uber Part Ways Over Self-Driving Cars

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Though the automotive industry is notorious for being slow to implement new innovations, the race to a driverless future is evolving at a rapid rate – but this time, it’s tech companies and startups that are making the headlines.Lots of tech companies are either partnering with automotive manufacturers or developing their own vehicles in the current trend towards autonomous cars, … Continue reading “A Fork in the Road for Safety?: Google & Uber Part Ways Over Self-Driving Cars”

Can State Regulators Catch Up To Self-Driving Car Manufacturers?

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Not Outlawed Means LegalAlmost a dozen vehicle manufacturers have committed to delivering autonomous vehicles for public road driving by 2020. The consequences of not having established regulations for advanced technologies that impact every civilian are severe.Today, self-driving cars are legal in the United States, because they are not outlawed. If there is not an established law that says something is … Continue reading “Can State Regulators Catch Up To Self-Driving Car Manufacturers?”

How Will Autonomous Cars Impact The Environment?

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Driving Vehicle Automation ForwardThe primary goal of vehicle automation is to produce cars and trucks that improve the safety of human drivers and its occupants. Having technology that allows a vehicle to communicate with other cars on the road is only valuable if that communication reduces the impact of human and property damages. As technology is adopted by leading automobile … Continue reading “How Will Autonomous Cars Impact The Environment?”