Did you know scientists have almost perfected cars that can drive themselves? What an exciting advance that will be when it finally happens. Think elders who no longer have to turn in their licenses as vision fades. Think fewer accidents caused by drivers trying to eat, shave or talk on the cell phone. Think no more drunk driving. A government-sponsored contest called The Great Robot Race prompted tech experts from all over to attempt what once seemed impossible. But how could a vehicle make all the complex decisions needed to navigate unfamiliar terrain? Specifically, how could a machine see?

Here’s how it’s done. First, lasers, cameras and radar units work together to graph the area. Then complex software analyzes the millions of data points and instantaneously directs the vehicle’s steering and speed. It turns out that robotic vehicles drive safely using the same thing you should be using to drive your business – measures. (more…)