Automobile Timeline

Automobile Timeline

I think that out of the 6 technologies, I think that the flying cars is the least likely to succeed, at least in my lifetime. It's just such a large undertaking, not only would they be so expensive that only the richest of the rich could own them, the government would most like have to change laws and build more landing pads or runways for them, if they somehow got widely used.

I think the technology that would have the largest impact would be the self driving cars. It's something that would result in lower car crashes and errors on the drivers part. It would enable people to do work or eat while driving, which is useful if they're short on time.

Self-Driving cars are the closest to reality, with Google performing and succeeding with numerous tests. Nissan has stated that by 2020 they will have a functioning car that can drive by itself.

The Driver Workload Estimator would in theory be able to detect if the drivers heart rate, how sweaty their hands are and how erratic their breathing is. With this they're able to figure out when the driver is under stress. If the driver is under stress the car will stop phone calls, lower the cars stereo and other things to make sure that the driver can keep their concentration.

The largest and most apparent benefit of a flying car is that it enables you to get around faster, it's speed is faster then the speed a highway permits, and you don't get stuck in traffic. The disadvantages is obviously the price. They'd be at least a million dollars, depending on the model you would also need a runway to get into the air, and another to land.

Self-Driving cars would easily cut down on traffic related incidents, although there is a possibility that the car could crash itself. As I mentioned earlier, it would allow you to engage in activities while on your way to school/work too. I don't think i'd use it myself though, as I actually do find driving enjoyable, unlike most people, I guess.