In August and September, it's been two major staff reductions of Apple specialists involved in Project Titan. New project management decided that it makes sense to develop control algorithms for cars with autopilot. If the end of 2017 the first fruits of the work of relevant satisfy Apple executives, the software will look for the "operator" of the number of automakers. Either the software platform will be waiting for the revival of the production of its own car design.
To become a new player in the automotive sector is not so easy. Google now cooperates with Fiat Chrysler in matters of implementation of the autopilot on a production car, not showing the desire to produce cars by itself. Note that until recently rumored that Apple intention to find a contractor for the production of cars in Germany, Austria and Canada. It seems that the company realized how difficult to master the car issue. In addition, in this business, the rate of profit does not exceed 10% that for Apple, with its super-profits just ridiculous.
It is alleged that Apple originally planned to create an electric car with an autopilot, allowing manual operation. However, further emphasis was placed on a fully automatic vehicle devoid of the usual controls. But the passengers he had to recognize the fingerprint. Now, the software platform for the development of the car from the Apple manages Dan Dodge , the creator of the QNX operating platform, which now belongs to BlackBerry. Involved in the project to this day specialists work with pattern recognition and simulators for playback of various driving situations. In addition, Apple required, experts in the field of regulations and standards with which abounds in the automotive industry.