Source: BBC News
Recently BMW has introduced the world to their highly advanced automobile that is able to drive automated. BMW tested their invention on an altered 2-series Coupe and another 6-series Gran Coupe. During the test drive, BMW noticed their invention was a success. Both cars were able to speed past every curve on the racetrack and control a power slide without an individual on the driver's seat. Both cars were capable of driving through the racetrack, because BMW programed a 360-degree radar, cameras and accelerated sensors. By adding these accoutrements into the car, it was capable of noticing and sensing it's surroundings and adapting to it. This latest invention was demonstrated to an audience during the CES (Consumer Electronics Show) of 2014 in Los Vegas. BMW, along with Toyota, have been manifesting their high-tech, independent cars at the CES this year. Another advantage this new creation of autonomous cars is that is more likely accident-prone. The streets will become safer, because now people will not have to worry about the mistakes humans can make while driving. As more and more manufacturers create autonomous cars, it will soon be allowed on the streets. At this point, these unique inventions are not allowed on European roads, but eventually the success will grow and become approved throughout all streets.
This is truly awesome. To think the automobile industry have come such a long way in this past decade or two, and BMW swipes people off their feet with this amazing forthcoming. I am sure most have heard of the Google cars that can drive up to thousands of miles without a driver without a single accident. Can they pull off a feat such as power sliding on a 65 mph corner? I doubt that. Phenomenal article, Nicole.
ReplyDeleteThis is not acceptable! The fun in cars is actually driving it. I would not trust a vehicle if there is no one controlling it but instead a computerized machine. It is hard enough to trust people nowadays. Why take the risk and trust robots and machines that may easily kill people? This blog was wonderful but just the fact that I enjoy driving upsets me and it might be because of my age. Personally I do not enjoy technology moving forward and I wish everything can be back to the original.
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