Robotic Drivers legally allowed to drive in Nevada [ → ]
February 24, 2012
Starting March 1, robotic drivers will be legally allowed to drive around in Nevada, USA with a special “test” driver’s license.
The plan is that companies wishing to test-drive their autonomous cars will have to file a detailed plan about what exactly they are testing, but once accepted, they may openly and lawfully set their machines lose on the streets of Nevada.
We all knew this was coming, but this was a surprisingly fast turn of events.
Have I said how I, for one, welcome our future robotic overlords?
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