1. Autonomous cars D202, GROUP 4 ROCKY HE, RICHARD WONG, STUART PIERCE

2. What are autonomous cars?  Self-driving cars  Advanced technology implemented in them  Humans no longer need to drive

3. Technology Surrounding Autonomy  Technology consists of pre-existing innovations such as:  360 degree sensors  GPS  Cruise Control  Ease public safety concerns  Can be applied to other vehicles

4. Five Stages of Implementation Stage 0 Driver is in complete control of vehicle Stage 1 Specific vehicle controls are automated (ex. Braking or signaling) Stage 2 Two types of controls applied simultaneously (ex. Cruise control and breaking) Stage 3 Driver can give up full control of all safety functions, vehicle requires driver to take control when necessary Stage 4 Vehicle performs all safety functions, driver isn’t expected to control vehicle at any time

5. Implementation  Public has access to level 2  Companies have permission to begin testing of level 3  Only legal in some states

6. Where We Are Today  Implications of autonomy  Issues surrounding implementation  Managing these systems

7. Google chauffeur  Googles software designed for existing cars that gives them the ability to be self-driving  How it works:  Cameras and Lidar Sensor  Google Chauffer analyzes data  Gives commands to the car

8. Ford’s R&D Lab  Fords 3 rd R&D Lab  Located in Silicon Valley  Its focus is:  Virtual testing  Researching autonomous car technology  Mass production immediately following research

9. Mercedes-Benz F 015  First autonomous concept car by Mercedes-Benz  Luxury 4 passenger sedan  6 touchscreen displays  Rotating chairs

10. Benefits of Autonomous Cars  Increase in road safety  Autonomous cars eliminate distracted drivers  In 2010, 104 fatalities in B.C. attributed to distracted driving  Time spent driving can be used for more productive activities  11.4 million Canadians spend an average of 23.7 minutes commuting daily  Equates to approximately 4.5 million hours spent commuting daily

11. Benefits of Autonomous Cars Cont.  Reduced traffic and congestion  Removal of driving constraints and limitations for certain occupants  Reduction of energy and fuel consumption  Eliminates impaired driving

12. Disadvantages of Autonomous Cars  Loss of jobs  Taxi drivers  Truck drivers  Liability issues in the result of a crash  Insurance companies would need to overhaul their policies

13. What the Future Holds  It is clear automotive companies are pushing for driver-less cars  The potential benefits for consumers are large  Revolutionize the auto industry  Change the way people commute

14. Questions or Comments Thank You