You might ask, what are Autonomous Vehicles?
Well, an autonomous vehicle is a driver-less, self-driving and a robotic car that is capable of sensing its environment and navigating without human input.
Autonomous vehicles can detect surroundings using a variety of techniques such as radar, GPS and computer vision. Advanced control systems interpret sensory information to identify appropriate navigation paths, as well as obstacles and relevant signage. Autonomous cars have control systems that are capable of analyzing sensory data to distinguish between different cars on the road, which is very useful in planning a path to the desired destination.
What makes Autonomous Vehicles so Incredible?
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Among the anticipated benefits of automated cars is the potential reduction in traffic collisions caused by human-driver errors, such as delayed reaction time, tailgating, rubbernecking, and other forms of distracted or aggressive driving.
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If a human driver isn't required, automated cars could also reduce labor costs, relieve travelers from driving and navigation chores (thereby replacing behind-the-wheel commuting hours with more time for leisure or work); and this technology would lift constraints on occupant ability and age parameters, as it would not matter if all the parties on board were under age, over age, blind, distracted, intoxicated, prone to seizures, or otherwise impaired. Additional advantages could include higher speed limits smoother rides; increased roadway capacity; and minimized traffic congestion, due to decreased need for safety gaps.
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There would also be an improved ability to manage traffic flow, combined with less need for traffic police, vehicle insurance or even road signage, since automated cars could receive necessary communication electronically (although roadway signage may still be needed for any human drivers on the road). The area required for vehicle parking would also be cut down, as these cars would be able to go where space is scarce.
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The vehicles' increased awareness could reduce car theft, while the removal of the steering wheel—along with the remaining driver interface and the requirement for any occupant to assume a forward-facing position—would give the interior of the cabin greater ergonomic flexibility. Large vehicles, such as motor homes, would attain appreciably enhanced ease of use.
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When used for car sharing, the total number of cars is reduced. Furthermore, new business models (such as mobility as a service) can develop, which aim to be cheaper than car ownership by removing the cost of the driver. Finally, the robotic car could drive unoccupied to wherever it is required, such as to pick up passengers or to go in for maintenance (eliminating redundant passengers).
