Robotic robuCAB takes you on a slow speed, autonomous ride of doom Robotic robuCAB takes you on a slow speed, autonomous ride of doom

Написал Poiskovyi_robot Written Poiskovyi_robot

Март 14, 2008 March 14, 2008

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We've already seen We've already seen strikes strikes caused over the introduction of some relatively minor technology in taxis, but that's nothing compared to the brouhaha that could be in store one day in the future, at least if things like the robuCAB are any indication. caused over the introduction of some relatively minor technology in taxis, but that's nothing compared to the brouhaha that could be in store one day in the future, at least if things like the robuCAB are any indication. That seemingly innocuous vehicle pictured above (along with an approximation of a future model) is developed by France's That seemingly innocuous vehicle pictured above (along with an approximation of a future model) is developed by France's Robosoft Robosoft , and has apparently proven itself successful in the limited uses it's been put to so far, with it relying aa series of cameras that keep track of the curb and some sensors placed beneath the ground. , And has apparently proven itself successful in the limited uses it's been put to so far, with it relying aa series of cameras that keep track of the curb and some sensors placed beneath the ground. Needless to say, those requirements should let cabbies rest easy for now but, given other recent developments , it seems pretty likely that the Great Taxi Strike of 2025 is becoming more and more inevitable. Needless to say, those requirements should let cabbies rest easy for now but, given other recent developments, it seems pretty likely that the Great Taxi Strike of 2025 is becoming more and more inevitable.