by Nathan Michael - Posted 2 years ago
The future of cars: It’s not science fiction
Cars cannot fly – yet, that it is. With all of the
advancements in automobile technology, ruling out the chance that cars could
fly in the future might be short-sighted. While a flying car might still be far
in the future, consider these advancements in automobile technology that would
have seemed like science fiction not so many years ago but are common today.
GPS. Tell
your car where you want to go, and it will tell you how to get there. Most cars
today come with GPS systems. Even if you have an older car or purchase one
without a GPS built in, you can pick up a GPS system that is fairly
inexpensive. Still, some people enjoy the fun of planning out their own route
the old-fashioned way–with a map!
Cameras. Another
addition to car technology that has become common is the back-up camera. These
cameras allow drivers to see those blind spots behind the car, cutting back on
accidents. Even better, some cars now come equipped with front cameras or
surround view cameras. Like the GPS, if your car does not come with a back-up
camera, you can easily purchase one yourself.
Computers. Computers
have been a part of automobile technology for quite some time. How they
function in cars has evolved in fascinating ways. Computers that gather enough
data to allow cars to be self-driving may still be hard to accept for some
people. The software that works with radar, sensors, vision systems and cameras
is continuously being upgraded as the move toward autonomous vehicles
continues.
Some of these advancements have become so common place
that many people don’t even think about them. However, just a few years ago the
technology simply did not exist to allow such options in automobiles. And
self-driving cars? Now that really was science fiction, science fiction that
has become reality. It certainly raises the question – what will be next?