Though many things about the future are clouded, one thing does seem clear. Driverless Cars are the next wave, and they’re becoming more and more popular. While the notion of driverless cars does include multiple components, it is apparent that cars are rapidly becoming more automated. This will have major impacts on our economy, our jobs, our technology and our safety. Here is a quick look at how driverless cars will change our world.
What Are They?
The definition of a self-driving car is not as clear-cut as it may appear, since it’s not simply a matter of a car that can operate without a driver. Many cars have a variety of automated features (such as lane detection and automatic parallel parking) but still require a driver for routine operation. Synopsys explains that, in a nutshell, the concept of a driverless car is that of a vehicle capable of operating largely independently of any input from the driver. The technology has been around in some form for decades, but it’s becoming increasingly more commercially available.
How Do They Work?
Cascade Collision explains that driverless cars use a series of cameras and sensors to detect objects. Through sensor apps, the data is then fed into computers. Based on road conditions, traffic and potential safety hazards, the computer makes decisions on how to get from point A to point B. The technology behind these cars requires incredibly advanced algorithms and often a reliable connection to the internet. It also requires collision detection which can spot obstacles in the road and react accordingly.
What Impact Will They Have on Safety?
Of all the potential ways that driverless cars may impact the future, none appear to be as vital as their ability to make drivers and pedestrians safer. The vast majority of car accidents are caused by user error, and driverless cars can vastly reduce this problem. Driverless cars are never distracted and never in a bad mood. In fact, they never do anything other than pay attention to the road. Their ability to improve safety is only limited by the speed at which the related computers and equipment can operate. It is clear that driverless cars and increasing automation within the technology sector will have a major impact on how humans and cargo get from one place to another. These impacts will affect multiple sectors of the economy, disrupting many of them and likely causing a major shift in employment. However, driverless cars can clearly also save lives and money. For these reasons, they promise incredible potential for the future.
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