Autonomous DevBot Car Demonstrates AI Advancement on Racing Circuit

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Autonomous DevBot Car Demonstrates AI Advancement on Racing Circuit
Check out how the unmanned electric car tackles a 12 lap trial session like a pro.

This article was published by Matej (@Matej) on December 14th, 2016 in the Car Culture category.

 

[MisterWaffles]

Real Life: The Actual Driving Simulator - B: Spec

And the driver's championship goes to Bob!

 

[super_gt]

This AI will feel more comfortable in electric wheelchair than in real race car.

 

[TeamCZRRacing]

Roborace is already making preparations for a full autonomous car racing series, using the Formula E calendar.

Please no.

 

[eran0004]

Next GT Academy winner: B-spec Bob!

 

[Fredzy]

Won't be long before Tesla pushes a track attack update to its cars. Will be kinda sad to see some goon looking like a pro driver.. getting ridden around a track by his AI.

It's not surprising at all that they managed getting the car around a track really quickly and consistently by itself. The big question is how it deals with traffic. AMIRITE, BOB!?

 

[Obelisk]

Impressive. Kinda creepy to see something hauling around a track without a driver in it...

 

[UnkaD]

Wish they could show the fast lap without all of the aggressive half second cuts with low angles. I really have no idea how quick this thing got after the 9 laps with what they showed.

 

[vrossi]

Maybe used to test tires? Or aero parts for "real world simulation" instead of wind tunnel.

 

[Johnnypenso]

Kill it with fire before it breeds.

 

[Orayani]

Impressive. Kinda creepy to see something hauling around a track without a driver in it...

Wasn't there a movie quote that said, takes the fun out of being human?

 

[Tajima]

Just wondering where is bodykit for that robocar, I think AI needs downforce as much as humans. But yes, the big news is Skynet will become self aware in 3,2,1.. Oh well.

 

[Orayani]

That would be a sight to see if that happens in 40 - 60 years. A war against the machines as lets face it, humans are known for so many missed mistakes and unintended consequences. Hasn't history shown us this?

After all they always keep saying lessons will be learned.

 

[Bjorn Lucas]

why??

Thats as much fun as seeing a washmachine turn!!

 

[Touring Mars]

Since there are currently no drivers on Earth that will get along with Lewis Hamilton as a team-mate, perhaps this could be the answer to Mercedes' problem of filling Nico's vacant race seat for 2017...