- Re/code, Tuesday, April 12, 2016 9:05 AM
The primary value proposition for autonomous vehicles — aside from enabling people to realize their greatest “Jetsons”-inspired fantasies — lies in the safety
implications of the technology. The operating theory is that by replacing human drivers, autonomous technology will drastically reduce vehicular injuries and fatalities. But to do that, autonomous
vehicles have to drive better than humans in all situations. Four months ago, Ford was the first to begin testing its cars on snow-covered roads and begin training its
systems to drive as well as an “expert highly trained driver” would under those conditions. Now, after a series of tests in Arizona, Ford can say its research vehicle can drive better
than a human in complete darkness.
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