1. Google Driverless Car
By Anisha Patel
ITMG 100 Section 08

2. Background Engineer Sebastian Thrun Stanford University
DARPA Grand Challenges

3. Technology and How it Works
Prototype
Technology in driver’s seat
Scanner/Rotating Sensor
Video Camera
Data

4. Testing Public roads Driver and Engineer Places Golden Gate Bridge
Pacific Coast Highway

5. Advantages
Safer
More efficient
Fewer accidents
Follow traffic laws

6. Disadvantages Liability Loss of jobs Reliance on up to date technology
Costly
Timeframe
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7. More Advantages and Disadvantages
Pros of Google Driverless Car
Cons of Google Driverless Car
Fewer traffic collision
Loss of jobs and employment
Accessibility and mobility for those who have difficulty driving safely
Decrease of human operated cars on the market
Increased roadway capacity and reduced traffic congestion
Reliance on up to date technology
Improved energy efficiency
Who would be liable in an accident

8. Significance Eliminate dangerous driving Safer environment Convenience
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9. Works Cited
Hickey, Megan. "Self-driving Cars Aren't Too Far off." USA Today. Gannett, 10 Apr Web. 13 Apr < driving-cars/ />. Millward, David. "Google Tests Driverless Car." N.p., 10 Oct Web. 12 Apr < Mui, Chunka. "Fasten Your Seatbelts: Google's Driverless Car Is Worth Trillions (Part 1)." Forbes. Forbes Magazine, 22 Jan Web. 12 Apr < driverless-car-is-worth-trillions/>. "Self-Driving Car Test: Steve Mahan - Google Jobs." Self-Driving Car Test: Steve Mahan. Google Jobs, n.d. Web. 15 Apr < Vance, Ashlee. "Google's Self-Driving Robot Cars Are Ruining My Commute." Businessweek.com. N.p., 28 Mar Web. 13 Apr <Google's Self-Driving Robot Cars Are Ruining My Commute>.