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Google’s self driving car program has completed over 200,000 miles so they shot this special video taking a blind man on a ride to Taco Bell to showcase its potential. The program has been active since 2010, they are actively using the technology for Google Maps and are doing amazing research to be able to make this a reality for the public.
PC Mag’s Article:
Blind Driver’s Trip in Google’s Self-Driving Car Was Legal
This article elaborates on the programs and has statements from the police department that aided in the test drive and from the California Highway Patrol
SourceFed Coverage:
Also here is SourceFed’s coverage of it. SourceFed is a great news source on YouTube that was established by Philip DeFranco, they are new on the block but doing really well, I recommend you check them out.
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