Futuristic movies have given us a glimpse at flying self-driving cars. In recent years, there’s also been lots of interest in actual self-driving cars, albeit not the airborne variety. Though the flying version isn’t here yet, tech brand Apple plans to roll out a self-driving electric car by 2024. And its battery will be “next …
If you have been following along in the race to manufacture a fully self-driving car, you’ll know that Tesla has been testing out its “full self-driving” feature on its cars lately. And while those updated features are impressive, they still need some work as they are still in the beta testing phase and have yielded …
There’s a difference between a driving experience and riding experience. Driving gives a sense of control. Driving is an experience that permeates the driver’s body through visceral feeling and response from the vehicle. A rider’s experience, by contrast, is much different and more attuned to comfort and destressing. Full self-driving autonomous vehicles threaten to kill …
There has been a lot of talk in recent years about self-driving cars. In fact, there have been companies working with governments around the globe to define what the different levels of self-driving are. For example, a level two self-driving car has less capability than a level five. While progress has been made, companies that …
It seems that with each year, more automakers are moving forward to developing fully self-driving cars. Most cars only have Level 2 autonomy, which means it can only switch lanes and brake on its own. With Level 3 autonomy, the car can operate completely on its own in emergency situations. The most advanced levels of …
Ah, the self-driving car. The dreams of computer nerds, the nightmare of car nerds. Many car makers are scrambling to be the first to really crack the code. Every there seems to be a break in the case, it tends to fail pretty miserably, and it’s usually pretty funny. The Japanese tech company, Kyocera, has …
Google’s attempt at a self-driving car was ultimately not successful. What went wrong and where does the technology stand today?
Since the COVID-19 pandemic escalated, the auto industry has worked to find new ways to increase customer confidence. But rideshare companies like Uber Technologies and Lyft have had a uniquely challenging time. Commuters have steered clear of rideshares amid the pandemic, but self-driving car startups are trying to keep business afloat. Two self-driving car startups making big moves Voyage …
Advanced driver-assistance systems have rapidly become a critical part of automotive safety. ADAS features like lane-keeping assist, adaptive cruise control, and automatic emergency braking are now standard in many vehicles. However, not everyone understands their limitations. This is especially worrying in the face of a new study which shows they’re not as foolproof as many …
Self-driving cars are a hot topic of conversation as automakers work to make their vehicle lineups more innovative. Ford has teased its plans to introduce a fleet of self-driving vehicles for years, so have other companies, including Tesla and Lexus. Still, we are aways from seeing fully automated cars on the road at this point. As automated vehicles continue …
Auto manufacturers are now approaching carmaking the same way that leading technology companies create their products. With the help of cutting edge software technology, carmakers can elevate the consumer experience, just like Apple or Google does with their devices. The next big thing in the auto industry is self-driving cars, and Lexus is among the …
It’s no secret that Amazon is at the forefront of just about everything when it comes to consumerism and now it will be headed into a new space when it completes the acquisition of Zoox, a self-driving car startup company. And while Amazon has had its hand in other autonomous acquisitions and undertaking as of …
Self-driving cars have been on the horizon for many years now. One way the technology for them advances is through security captchas.
Thanks to COVID-19 many households across the country are now finding themselves to be not only the primary caregivers but also the primary educators. Many parents are patiently teaching their children subjects that they may have long forgotten. Students are once again searching for answers to why math matters. While it might be a bit …
As we’ve seen with Tesla’s buggy Smart Summon feature, autonomous cars aren’t quite ready yet. Although, with the recent rise of features like lane-keeping assist, collision warning, and emergency braking, it may seem like we’re only a short time away from self-driving vehicles. But is that really the case? Self-driving vs. advanced driver-assistance It’s vital …
The electric pickup truck has come a long way in recent years. But there are still some lingering issues. Towing drains batteries, but simply fitting bigger ones may not be the best solution. New technologies, like supercapacitors, or refinements on established ones, like hydrogen fuel cells, could help. But they’re not quite ready yet. And …
Regardless of if the marketing term is ‘self-driving’ or ‘autonomous’, the truth is that no current vehicle can operate on its own. Despite their regular appearance in news articles, cars that can drive themselves aren’t coming anytime soon. But there’s something interesting about the types of vehicles being tested. Tech companies and automakers trial passenger …
Not all self-driving cars are dangerous. But fatalities do cause automakers to reevaluate their technology to avoid future accidents.
Many expect to see self-driving vehicles on roads soon. But there are many reasons why we won’t see a broad use of autonomous cars for years.
Many people are under the belief that the technology for self-driving cars is already here. In reality how close are we to self-driving cars?
