Volvo introduced its first autonomous car on the public road!
by AllAutoExperts | 29 April, 2014
Brand car in Gothenburg has recently introduced the first autonomous cars on the streets of Sweden, in terms of circulation open and teams of researchers they're staying behind the wheel say that technology "Autopilot" working properly, with positive results.
In the coming years, the "Drive Me" Volvo envisages the introduction of autonomous Volvo 100 units to develop the autonomous cars program of the Swedish manufacturer. The technology will give the driver the possibility of complete control to hand the car when it is placed in the car. The Volvo plans even allow certain customers to drive autonomous cars in Gothenburg.
The project includes several roads in the city and town near those routes cumulating approved about 50 kilometers. Legislators Approval of autonomous vehicles on public roads is an important step for any company that put this technology, since the idea of bringing a number of questions of the legal order.
For example, many are wondering who will be responsible if an autonomous car will be involved in an accident if the car receives a fine or if the system fails and causes an accident. Erik Coelingh, the technical specialist at Volvo Car Group, said: "The public project will bring us valuable information from the real world on the social benefits of the autonomous cars and how to integrate them in traffic.
We believe that our autonomous cars are part of the solution, but opening a broad social approach to the project is vital for the sustainable future of mobility. This cooperation is the key to the future success of autonomous cars. "