The self-driving car, once only a futuristic, science-fiction vision for the future, is now finally here. It is being test driven and has the backing of the federal government, and will coming soon to a neighborhood street near you.
Currently being test-driven in cities across the USA, having collectively undergone millions of miles of successful road-tests, it is only a matter of time before road-testing begins in New York City.
And when it does, will the Big Apple be ready to embrace the changes that it will bring" Will NYC be ready to address all of the economic, legal, and regulatory hurdles that will inevitably be brought to the table"
Why The World Needs Autonomous Vehicles
Over 30,000 people die from traffic accidents in the USA each year. The vast majority of them are due to human error, such as lapses in judgment, visual impairment, physiological or emotional impairment, or distractions. Autonomous vehicles, controlled by artificial intelligence, which are obviously not subject to any of these human conditions, can substantially reduce the number of accidents and fatalities on the road. Traffic congestion is another major concern. If autonomous vehicles take over the roads, then they will be able to leverage their computing ability to automatically calculate the best detours and routes, be able to space out their vehicles on the road, and travel at optimal speeds to reduce congestion.
The Challenges Of Safety Regulation
There are a number of regulatory ...