Autonomous cars are also known as self-driving cars, these cars are equipped with technology that senses the conditions around them such as traffic, pedestrians and physical hazards. the car will be able to adjust speed and course.
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| reduced traffic congestion | technological limitations |
| accessibility | job displacement |
| environmental benefits | ethical and legal challenge |
| productivity and convenience | cyber security |
| enhanced mobility for non-drivers | cost and accessibility |
this had been less successful after a series of traffic accidents
these systems a driver can temporally engage with the systems and operate the car.
WayMo is a Robotaxi, as we say in the lecture series this company offers self-driving service with no human driver.
this is a company that operates autonomous trucks, this company delivers goods from distribution to retail locations eg Ikea
have created an autonomous electric pod that delivers goods in Europe and northern America - these pods are remotely operated and have no cabs for human drivers
The future of autonomous vehicles will bring more self-driving taxis, driverless trucks, smarter cities with better traffic control, safer driving with improved technology, fewer traffic jams, cleaner air with electric cars, more freedom for people who can’t drive, new driving laws, and less need for owning personal cars as sharing rides becomes more popular.