Google patented robots

In other words, Google managed to get a patent on the technology of autonomous cars that are able to drive without driver intervention - these cars have been repeatedly described on Habré. Actually, the patent itself concerns the mechanism for changing the modes of operation of the movement of cars. There are two such modes: the first is normal, the second is autonomous when the car takes over control. The patented technology is called "Transitioning a Mixed-mode Vehicle to Autonomous Mode".



According to the developers who created the technology, autonomous cars and the technology itself will be widely distributed. For example, a car can perform a specific algorithm when it hits a car accident or breaks down a node. In addition, autonomous cars will be able to work as guides, transporting tourists or just visitors from one place to another, simultaneously showing something on the display.

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Google believes that the autonomous driving system will allow, for example, to quickly solve any problems during the occurrence of abnormal situations (the car skidded, or the driver mixed up the gas and brake pedals). In addition, the system will be able to stop the car independently in case of a danger that is not noticed by the driver. Well, in case of need for parking, the autonomous system itself will do what it needs, and possibly better than the driver (in any case, inexperienced).



Previously, Google was actively testing its technology, and quite successfully - all the tested cars were able to perform the necessary task. For example, Toyota Prius and Audi TT were able to drive about 250 thousand kilometers almost without the participation of the driver.



Via bbc