Google’s self-driving car might talk to pedestriansNovember 30, 2015 - 14:48 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - With no driver to lean out of the windows and yell "get out of the way", Google's autonomous cars will have to be creative when it comes to dealing with pedestrians. A patent filed by the web giant has revealed how its self-driving cars might alert those on foot about whether it's safe to cross the road in front of it, Digital Spy reports citing the Washington Post. One of the methods outlined involves the use of loudspeakers on the hull of the car, sounding out warning messages if it is unsafe to cross. The document also mentions electronic signage on the body of the vehicles to display messages broadcasting their current intentions. Google has already begun early road testing on its driverless cars, but it is expected to be at least several years before you can legally own one. The search engine firm isn't the only company exploring self-driving vehicles, with virtually every automaker scrambling to be the first to launch a fully autonomous vehicle. Photo: Google Top stories Yerevan will host the 2024 edition of the World Congress On Information Technology (WCIT). Rustam Badasyan said due to the lack of such regulation, the state budget is deprived of VAT revenues. Krisp’s smart noise suppression tech silences ambient sounds and isolates your voice for calls. Gurgen Khachatryan claimed that the "illegalities have been taking place in 2020." Partner news Most popular in the section | Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says. Freedom House concerned by mounting reports of police violence in Armenia Freedom House urged Armenian authorities to investigate this pattern of excessive force and inhumane treatment. CSTO recognizes Armenia’s sovereign right to withdraw Tasmagambetov has said that if Armenia decides to leave the organization, “it will be the sovereign right of Armenia.” Ex-President: Only removal of “defeatist” rulers can save Armenia Former Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan has shared a message on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. |