The Future of Transportation: How Autonomous Vehicles are Changing the Game

From Self-Driving Cars to Drones, the Impact of AI on the Way We Move

Micah Thornton
3 min readJan 28, 2023

Autonomous vehicles (AVs) are no longer a thing of science fiction. They’re becoming a reality, and they’re set to change the way we move and the way we think about transportation. From self-driving cars and trucks to drones, AVs are poised to revolutionize the way we travel, work and live.

Self-driving cars are the most well-known and widely discussed type of autonomous vehicle. Companies like Tesla, Waymo, and Uber are all working on developing self-driving cars that can navigate roads and traffic without the need for a human driver. These cars use a combination of cameras, sensors, and artificial intelligence (AI) to understand their surroundings and make decisions. They can detect other cars, pedestrians, and obstacles, and adjust their speed and position accordingly.

Benefits

One of the biggest advantages of self-driving cars is their potential to reduce the number of accidents caused by human error. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 94% of car accidents are caused by human error, such as distracted driving or driving under the influence. Self-driving cars can eliminate these errors…

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Micah Thornton

Cybersecurity & Data Analyst | IT Professional | Software Engineer.