Internet giant Google for some time shows serious ambitions in the field of autonomously moving vehicles. The first prototypes of automatic control systems on the car to run in production vehicles have been equipped with additional cameras and laser radar on the roof. However, in the past year, Google has demonstrated a prototype two-seater electric car, which was devoid of the usual controls and moves along the route. Man in this vehicle if necessary, press the emergency stop button. For testing on public roads the vehicle will be equipped with data prototypes wheel and pedals to intervene at any moment.
Until now, it looked as if Google has plans to become an independent car player . However, according to the publication The Wall Street Journal referring to representatives of Google, it is not so. Internet giant still require partners from among automakers and automotive components manufacturing companies to five years to bring to market autonomous vehicles. According to Google, there should be at least three generations of prototypes. The first of these will be released on the road for testing next year. Google representatives explain how the company's , have no intention to become a producer of vehicles. It is going to market technology with the support of partners.
Meanwhile, as reported by Bloomberg, German car manufacturers are not in hurry to let Google and prepare their own products. First, the intervention of third-party developers in the software that affects the safety of movement in the car manufacturers is undesirable. Secondly, they are afraid of competition from the American giant. Volkswagen Group became a member of the consortium Open Automotive Alliance, but not in a hurry to share with Google sensitive information.