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Google gets patent for driverless car
… Google was granted a US Patent “for transitioning a mixed-mode autonomous vehicle from a human driven mode to an autonomously driven mode.”
… Now comes the endless red tape over safety, negotiations with vehicle manufacturers, etc., that will tie things up for years.
… Patent experts say that Google’s patent will not prevent others developing rival self-drive vehicles.
… But imagine how your commute will change as you sip your coffee, handle emails, and check the latest headlines without jeopardizing anyone’s safety.
tags: Autonomous Car, autonomous driving, autonomous vehicle, Robot Car
Frank Tobe
is the owner and publisher of The Robot Report, and is also a panel member for Robohub's Robotics by Invitation series.
Frank Tobe
is the owner and publisher of The Robot Report, and is also a panel member for Robohub's Robotics by Invitation series.
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