AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES
“ The next phase of motoring cannot be ignored ; instead it must be embraced ”
STUART PARKER GOODWOOD GROUP
“ Despite initial reservations , driverless vehicles will be a common sight at the end of this decade ,” Parker says . “ The next phase of motoring cannot be ignored ; instead , it must be embraced . The key to this is understanding it and having the best possible innovations at the heart of it .
“ With technology providing an environment where we can push the boundaries of what is possible , the future of driving is set to change forever , and the benefits to extend far beyond a pleasant driving experience .”
“ fully self-driving technology ” has clocked up 10 million miles on real-world roads .
The company ’ s Waymo One robotaxi trial in Phoenix , Arizona relies on users utilising Waymo ’ s app . Recently , however , the company announced a partnership with ride-hailing company Lyft , making ten of its vehicles available outside of Waymo ’ s own ecosystem .
Preparing for a data deluge Real-time data about the environment – weather , road conditions , other vehicles , pedestrians and street signs – combined with information about the vehicle and the intelligence needed to make instant driving decisions , generates up to four terabytes of data per hour for one test vehicle .
“ The bottom line is that more connected cars require connected vehicle ecosystems in smart cities to facilitate the shift – with well-crafted edge infrastructures set up to absorb the data deluge ,” explains Jordan MacPherson , Director , Product Operations , Park Place Technologies .
According to a report from CoBank ’ s Knowledge Exchange , another major challenge alongside social acceptance , safety and regulatory restrictions that is often overlooked is the monumental impact these vehicles will have on the data centre market .
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