Google technologies Self-driving automobile Technology Case Study

Google Technologies
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Introduction
Google is not merely a search engine; as Alphabet, the parent company has various products, services, and technology tools. For instance, Google's self-driving relies on self-driving software and other technologies to move without requiring drivers. Innovative technologies have been used to improve the functionality of Google technologies, which have been deployed in different areas. The self-driving automobiles, Google's Project Wing (a drone delivery project), Google Fiber, Project Loon (providing Internet service via balloon) and the Home Automation and Smart Thermostats (Google Nest), have met some of the customer needs, but better testing, improved technology capability, and regulatory change will likely spur increased adoption of these technologies.
Self-driving automobile
Self- driving automobile/ autonomous/ driverless cars drive themselves with little input from drivers as they have technology that allows them to perform actions automatically. Alphabet has undertaken research and testing to ensure that self-driving is reliable. This has been associated with greater car safety, and fewer accidents, unlike mistakes, caused by human errors and distraction. Besides the installed software Google integrates the use of cameras, radar sensors, and laser to guide the vehicle with no one behind the wheels.
Even with the integration of innovative technologies, self-driving automobiles have not been fully embraced at the local and state levels. Sometimes, people are skeptical about the safety of the cars even as there are fewer accidents when compared to human-driven cars. Technical difficulties remain a big challenge since the autonomous cars need to integrate various technologies to improve functionality. There is a need to improve safety, and there are concerns that there are security vulnerabilities as the cars use software that is sometimes accessed by unauthorized third parties further violating privacy. The legal implications of self-driving accidents are unclear, and Google has been slow to tackle...