Self-Driving Cars

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Self-driving cars, also known as autonomous or driverless cars, are vehicles that use advanced technologies to navigate roads without human intervention. They employ a combination of sensors, cameras, radar, and artificial intelligence (AI) to perceive their environment and make decisions in real-time. This technology has the potential to significantly reduce traffic accidents, enhance mobility for the elderly and disabled, and improve traffic flow by minimizing human error. Companies like Tesla and Waymo are at the forefront of developing self-driving cars. These vehicles operate through sophisticated systems that include lidar, GPS, and machine learning algorithms to create detailed maps of their surroundings. Asimov's Laws of Robotics, though conceptual, inspire ethical considerations in AI development. While fully autonomous vehicles are still in development, current models offer advanced driver assistance features like adaptive cruise control and lane-keeping systems. These technologies represent a significant step towards achieving fully autonomous driving capabilities.