The Races That Jump-Started the Self-Driving Car | WIRED

A decade ago, the idea of self-driving cars on American city streets was almost unthinkable. But a series of contests spurred the development of software and hardware that have brought us to dawn of the next automotive revolution.



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The Races That Jump-Started the Self-Driving Car | WIRED

[fofoegg]

Dont let this distract you from the fact that IKEA can give you 50% discount with your next purchase

[Yathuprem]

Some parts of me hate this, cuz i like driving, but the other part absolutely love it, cuz i like tech.

[SD-tjdh]

I would love a self driving car for when I arrive in busy city centres like Birmingham etc or in rush hour motorways traffic where speeds are slower.

When the road opens up, I want to take over.

[sina]

This video was SUPER interesting! Thank you wired!

[Angel_Underscore]

Crazy to think we were able to make self driving cars in 2005, yet we watched our vids at 480p.

[HailAnts]

I remember seeing the first two desert races on an episode of _NOVA_ on PBS. I was amazed at the progress made. I also felt bad for the motorcycle team (Ghost Rider). They had an innovative machine and it only failed because of a small mistake right at the start.

[Avetho]

When I heard Grand Challenge, I had a cat-like grin on my face as I remembered the Hummer H1, called H1ghlander. That was my favorite car for a long time. It was in the 2005 Grand Challenge. The Hummer H1 still sits as one of my favorite cars of all time, in part because of H1ghlander :D

[ntelas]

This is seriously the best documentary i have ever watched

[theAppleWizz]

i'm 22 and I remember seeing that competition it was really cool

[dwyt]

I'm not even half way through and this video is amazing!

[martismartiis]

if the self driving cars take off will normal cars become cheaper?

[adhdricecakes]

Bruh, this is incredible!!
Edit- 2021 anyone

[CarlClassenX]

What a well presented video! Enjoyed watching that. :)

[pissgoat]

Self driving cars probably drive better than my student driver ass

[espinaca]

Guys, could anyone tell me what are the models of the 4x4 from 2.10 and 2.13? Thanks

[Starblockss]

the way he said Carnegie Mellon hurts my ears

[pungentpie]

Be interesting to see if you can build one with a manual car too

[wobblegook]

That one girl talking and super cute has some nice Carnegie MELONS lol

[jasonhatt]

It's time to have a world full of Self Driving Cars.

[ufSync]

Is that Tom Scott? That sounds like Tom Scott.