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Google has designed its own model of the robot car
A very early version of the prototype i>
As part of a project to develop unmanned vehicles developed by Google new car model a > without steering, pedals. They do not need the car of the future, which move independently for a given route. There is only a button to start and stop the engine.
Removing the steering wheel and pedals from the car - a key measure of road safety. Compact design for double compact car improves the panoramic view, sensors see objects hundreds of meters in all directions and close the "blind zone».
The official Google blog hopes that can revolutionize the lifestyle and habits of millions of people car. Well, we can only wish the company success.
The velocity of the first prototype is limited to 40 km / h. The car was designed with the expectation of comfort and cheapness, not on prestigious appearance. On the dashboard - two buttons and screen of your device.
In the near future, Google will make a few hundred of these machines, and by the end of summer to begin their testing. The current law prohibits travel on the road without a rudder, so that the first version of the prototype still equip manual.
Source: habrahabr.ru/post/224387/
