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The firm announced that Audi RS7 model, with no one at the wheel, reached 240 mph on a test track. But how soon will that technology to the road?
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The world speed record for a car that runs it is only German.
The company announced that Audi RS7 model, with no one at the wheel, reached 240 mph on the racetrack Hockenheim, south of Frankfurt.
The car completed a lap of the track, which is used in Formula 1 races in just over two minutes.
Audi-a Volkswagen- division also placed a human behind the wheel for a spin in comparison. This was five seconds slower than the car unmanned
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For the test, which marked the culmination of over 15 years of research, the RS7 used cameras, laser scanners, GPS systems, radios and radars guided the car.
A computer that took up most of the trunk was responsible for processing the data.
After the test, one of the members of the research team of the German firm said he was convinced that the so-called “unmanned driving” could eventually be transferred to the road.
according to Dr. Horst Glaser, the technology could help reduce the number of accidents in the future.
“Accidents will never be able to avoid completely, but driving piloted can help in situations such as traffic jams, for example taking over when the driver if distracted,” Glaser said.
“Additionally we You can give the driver a chance to relax. And that can he allow them to be more alert when their attention again become necessary, “he added.
But as noted by an analyst in the automotive industry, there is a big difference between a test on a track of empty runs and conditions faced daily “normal” drivers.
“I think within a decade we will see driverless cars on our roads,” said David Bailey, professor of Aston Business School.
“But there is still much work to be done must be sure that they will know to interact with other cars without drivers and those with human at the wheel, the software will have to be fail-safe,” Bailey said
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In addition, according to the analyst, the idea also raises important challenges for insurers.
“What will happen in case of an accident? Who will be responsible? Does the driver, even if you are not driving? Does the manufacturer of the car? Does the manufacturer of the software? “.
” There are many legal issues that must be clarified. But significant savings as a result of fewer accidents and more efficient trips could occur, “acknowledged expert.
Audi is not, in any case, the only automaker interested in assisted driving.
The editor of the BBC technology issues Kelion Leo recalled that Mercedes Benz, another German brand, recently demoed a similar technology for their cars Class S.
Daimler, Volvo Toyota, Tesla and BMW are also experimenting with AI controlled vehicles, like technology companies including Autolive, Panasonic and Google.
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