Posted in | News | Automotive Sensors

Google Autonomous Car Has Prang

Related Stories

An autonomous Google car was involved in a crash near the Mountain View headquarters of the internet giant. The statement issued by Google said that the car was being driven by a human when the accident happened.

The self driving Prius was in manual mode when it was involved in a minor collision with another Prius. Google has been road testing its self driven cars in California for some years now. As part of the testing of the cars a driver is at the wheel ready to takeover if the self driving systems of the car fails.

The details of the incident would be brought to light once Google is able to access the Prius self driven car’s computer logs. Should the sensors have been turned on during the drive they will be able to tell the story of what exactly was happening around the car. Its systems will be able to show if it was in manual more and it would also give details of speed, braking and wheel turn.

The incident came to light when a Jalopnik reader sent the auto blog a photo of the fender bender with another Prius. There was a quick response to that from a Google spokesperson who said that safety was their top priority. One of their goals was to prevent fender-benders like this one, which occurred while a person was manually driving the car.

Joel Scanlon

Written by

Joel Scanlon

Joel relocated to Australia in 1995 from the United Kingdom and spent five years working in the mining industry as an exploration geotechnician. His role involved utilizing GIS mapping and CAD software. Upon transitioning to the North Coast of NSW, Australia, Joel embarked on a career as a graphic designer at a well-known consultancy firm. Subsequently, he established a successful web services business catering to companies across the eastern seaboard of Australia. It was during this time that he conceived and launched News-Medical.Net. Joel has been an integral part of AZoNetwork since its inception in 2000. Joel possesses a keen interest in exploring the boundaries of technology, comprehending its potential impact on society, and actively engaging with AI-driven solutions and advancements.

Citations

Please use one of the following formats to cite this article in your essay, paper or report:

  • APA

    Scanlon, Joel. (2019, March 19). Google Autonomous Car Has Prang. AZoSensors. Retrieved on May 07, 2024 from https://www.azosensors.com/news.aspx?newsID=3108.

  • MLA

    Scanlon, Joel. "Google Autonomous Car Has Prang". AZoSensors. 07 May 2024. <https://www.azosensors.com/news.aspx?newsID=3108>.

  • Chicago

    Scanlon, Joel. "Google Autonomous Car Has Prang". AZoSensors. https://www.azosensors.com/news.aspx?newsID=3108. (accessed May 07, 2024).

  • Harvard

    Scanlon, Joel. 2019. Google Autonomous Car Has Prang. AZoSensors, viewed 07 May 2024, https://www.azosensors.com/news.aspx?newsID=3108.

Tell Us What You Think

Do you have a review, update or anything you would like to add to this news story?

Leave your feedback
(Logout)
Your comment type
Submit

Newsletters you may be interested in

See all Newsletters »

Terms

While we only use edited and approved content for Azthena answers, it may on occasions provide incorrect responses. Please confirm any data provided with the related suppliers or authors. We do not provide medical advice, if you search for medical information you must always consult a medical professional before acting on any information provided.

Your questions, but not your email details will be shared with OpenAI and retained for 30 days in accordance with their privacy principles.

Please do not ask questions that use sensitive or confidential information.

Read the full Terms & Conditions.

Provide Feedback