automated vehicles

Learn about the history of self-driving cars and how this new technology could change the world. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.

"Joey Tran and his best friend, Max, love technology. When Joey's dad comes home with a car that safely drives itself, they are thrilled and amazed. Their friends from school want to take a ride. This leads to a very unexpected adventure"--Amazon.

"The wheel was invented more than 5,000 years ago, and it has brought some awesome vehicles our way. But this invention isn't done giving . . . See how military unmanned ground vehicles tackle rough terrain and keep soldiers safe. Find out how the fastest electric race cars work. Think a car can't handle street driving one minute and tackling sand dunes the next? The high-performance Zarooq Sandracer can. See the limitless possibilities of wheeled vehicles"--Provided by publisher.

"You're riding in your self-driving car when suddenly the doors lock, the route changes and you have lost all control. Then, a mysterious voice tells you, "You are going to die". Just as self-driving cars become the trusted, safer norm, eight people find themselves in this terrifying situation, including a faded TV star, a pregnant young woman, an abused wife fleeing her husband, an illegal immigrant, a husband and wife, and a suicidal man. From cameras hidden in their cars, their panic is broadcast to millions of people around the world. But the public will show their true colors when they are asked, "Which of these people should we save?...And who should we kill first?"--Provided by publisher.

Car manufacturers have learned to be versatile over the years. Some cars are designed for safety and comfort. Others are designed for speed. Car enthusiasts can spend hours hotly debating the best designs. Environmental concerns also affect a car's design, especially when it comes to the engine. This volume looks at some of the most iconic and interesting cars from the inside out. A glossary of new terms gives readers a better grasp of the subject matter, and full-color photographs chronicle the history of car design, from simple motorized carts to sleek racing cars.

Learn about the first driverless cars, how sensors work together to let a car 'see' its surroundings, and what driverless cars can do at five different levels of automation"--Back cover.

"The technology for self-driving vehicles was once considered only a possibility for the far-distant future. While they aren't widely available yet, the technology is in use and gaining acceptance. This . . . volume explains the science behind this life-changing innovation in accessible language. Sidebars and graphic organizers add more background information about its development and help to reinforce key STEM concepts. The . . . text will also highlight the challenges of and concerns about self-driving cars and trucks"--Provided by publisher.

"This book dives into the science and technology behind self-driving cars"--Provided by publisher.

"An in-depth survey of autonomous vehicles, examining the past, present, and future of the technological developments, scientific principles, and innovators behind driverless vehicles"--Provided by the publisher.

Within the next decade, cars are expected to steer, accelerate, brake, and perform all other tasks on their own with no assistance from passengers behind the wheel. But there are many hurdles yet to overcome before completely autonomous vehicles are common. Some of these hurdles involve developing new technology, but others include convincing people that self-driving cars will be safe and reliable.