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Automated Vehicles are Probably Legal in the United States
Stanford Center for Internet and Society
This paper provides the most comprehensive discussion to date of whether so-called automated, autonomous, self-driving, or driverless vehicles can be lawfully sold and used on public roads in the United States. The short answer is that the computer direction of a motor vehicle’s steering, braking, and accelerating without real-time human input is probably legal. The long answer, contained in the paper, provides a foundation for tailoring regulations and understanding liability issues related to these vehicles.
Chris Gerdes: The future race car - 150mph, and no driver
Autonomous cars are coming and they are going to drive better than you. Chris Gerdes reveals how he and his team at Stanford are developing robotic race cars that can drive at 150 mph while avoiding every possible accident. And yet, in studying the brainwaves of professional racing drivers, Gerdes says he has gained a new appreciation for the instincts of professional drivers.
Self-Driving Car Test: Steve Mahan
Google announced their self-driving car project in 2010 to make driving safer, more enjoyable, and more efficient. Having safely completed over 200,000 miles of computer-led driving, they wanted to share one of their favorite moments. Here is Steve, who joined for a special drive on a carefully programmed route to experience being behind the wheel in a whole new way. It is a promising look at what autonomous technology may one day deliver if rigorous technology and safety standards can be met.
The Case for Driverless Cars
AUVSI
This paper takes a look at the current U.S. consumer car market, how it might change with driverless cars, and some emerging issues as technology hurdles are overcome.
Sebastian Thrun: Googles driverless car
Sebastian Thrun helped build Google’s amazing driverless car, powered by a very personal quest to save lives and reduce traffic accidents. Jawdropping video shows the DARPA Challenge-winning car motoring through busy city traffic with no one behind the wheel, and dramatic test drive footage from TED2011 demonstrates how fast the thing can really go.