Google has developed robot cars that can drive safer than the best human drivers. The cars are lightweight and fuel efficient. Google claims that the cars will save lives and reduce traffic jams. The cars have traveled over 140,000 miles. Even though the cars are driven by robots, a human driver can take control at the touch of a button. The cars use radar sensors, video cameras, and lasers to sense traffic and Google maps to keep them on the right roads. Google says that their main priority in making these cars is safety. However, this technology is about a decade away from hitting the mainstream.
This technology is amazing. These robot cars are reminiscent of the cars in the movie I, Robot. I have dreamed of cars being able to drive me to school in the morning when I am almost to sleepy to function. The cars would reduce pollution and congestion, making commuting time shorter. If everyone had a robot car, there would be a reduction in tailgating and traffic accidents. You would always know where you are going because of the built in GPS loaded with Google maps. However, these cars raise some interesting questions. If they get into an accident, who is responsible? Does the human driver need to be awake? The benefits of these cars would certainly outweigh the negatives, if there are any.
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