Here’s how scientists convinced self-driving cars that stop signs were speed limit signs
Subtle changes to traffic signs cause self-driving cars to “misbehave in unexpected and potentially dangerous ways,” scientists have found. Continue reading
Autonomous Vehicles
Calgary councillors make the case for self-driving cars
By Aurelio Perri Radio reporter
Five Calgary city councillors want to lobby the province to change laws to entice autonomous car companies to test vehicles in their city. Continue reading
BlackBerry ‘likely’ to become a takeover target: report
U.S. research firm says BlackBerry is ripe for a buyout. Continue reading
Researcher warns Calgary city council self-driving cars could make LRT obsolete
A City of Calgary committee has taken a look at a future with driverless cars, one that a researcher says could make the LRT system obsolete. Continue reading
Driverless shuttle could operate in Calgary if pilot project approved by councillors
The future of transportation in Calgary will be discussed by city councillors on Wednesday, including the potential for a driverless shuttle between the Calgary Zoo LRT Station and the Spark science centre. Continue reading
Who is responsible when a self-driving car crashes? Insurance companies aren’t sure yet
Who will be held accountable when a self-driving car crashes – the manufacturer, or the driver? Continue reading
We may never see self-driving cars anywhere it snows. Here’s why
It doesn’t matter how high-tech the sensors on a self-driving car are – on messy winter roads, if they can’t see they won’t work. Continue reading
BlackBerry to spend $100M on self-driving technology
BlackBerry plans to invest $100 million in a new autonomous vehicle-testing hub over several years, the company’s chief executive said on Monday, marking a change of direction for the smartphone pioneer. Continue reading
Edmonton prepares for driverless vehicles, considers impact on public transit
The city of Edmonton is getting ready for the day when driverless cars and trucks dominate the streets. It’s coming sooner than you might think. Continue reading
Industry experts propose dedicated lane for driverless cars on highway linking Vancouver and Seattle
The future is here and it is going to be hands-free. Continue reading
