Self driving cars sound too good to be true. I can hear it now…“What, I just get inside this thing and it takes me where I need to go?” It’s a bit more complicated than that. How do self driving cars work? Read ahead to find out.
No Driver Necessary
Self driving cars don’t come with a steering wheel, accelerator, or brake pedal. Why should they? They’re made to run on autopilot! All you have to do? Enter a destination’s address and press “Go.”
Operated by Smartphone
Self driving cars rely on the GPS in your phone. How else would they know where to pick you up? You will be able to call them with the push of a button. This could raise privacy concerns, but that remains to be seen.
Plenty of Interior Space
Self driving cars are tiny. Seriously. They are approximately the size of a clown car. The interior isn’t as crowded as you might expect. The driver doesn’t have to operate the vehicle, so there is no need for a cluttered dashboard with tons of buttons. That leaves plenty of room for leg space!
Sophisticated Radar Detection
Self driving cars are highly perceptive. They might not be able to see the world through human eyes, but they don’t need to. A GPS establishes the car’s location. Radar, lasers, and cameras analyze the car’s surroundings. This information is sent to a processing unit, which guides a vehicle’s motions.
There’s also nifty software involved. Self driving cars are equipped with a learning algorithm. As they experience new situations, they analyze information and save it for the benefit of Google’s entire fleet. For example, they become more alert when a pothole is detected, because drivers often swerve to avoid hitting it.
Self Driving Cars Are Cool Machines, Huh?
I hope this blog gives you a better idea of how self driving cars work. Did you find this post thought-provoking? If so, please share with your friends so they can anticipate the future, too.