Oxford Tests Self-Driving Cars 95
halls-of-valhalla writes "Using advances in 3D laser mapping technology, Oxford University has developed a car that is able to drive itself along familiar routes. This new self-driving automobile uses lasers and small cameras to memorize everyday trips such as the morning commute. This car is not dependant on GPS because this car is able to tell where it is by recognizing its surroundings. The intent is for this car to be capable of taking over the drive when on routes that it has traveled before. While being driven, the car is capable of developing a 3D model of its environment and learning routes. When driving a particular journey a second time, an iPad on the dashboard informs the driver that it is capable of taking over and finishing the drive. The driver can then touch the screen and the car shifts to 'auto drive' mode. The driver can reclaim control of the car at any time by simply tapping the brakes."
"breaks" = "brakes" (Score:3, Informative)
But this is a story about Oxford FFS, the cultural heart of the English language, UK version.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oxford_English_Dictionary [wikipedia.org]
Re:and yet.... (Score:3, Informative)
No, it drives on the right side of the road. Which is to say the left side. Not the right side, as that's the wrong side. Clear?