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Get ready to celebrate Autonomous Vehicle Day on May 31! This special day was first created in 2018 to recognize the potential of autonomous vehicles and their potential to revolutionize transportation. Technologies such as driverless cars, trucks, buses and other self-driving machines have been developed over the years and are now being tested around the world. Autonomous Vehicle Day is a great opportunity for us to learn more about these amazing technologies and how they can help shape our future.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1925</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Autonomous Vehicle Concept</div><div class='timeline-text'>Houdina Radio Control demonstrated the first radio-controlled driverless car on the streets of New York City.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1977</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Functional Self-Driving Vehicle</div><div class='timeline-text'>Tsukuba Mechanical Engineering Lab in Japan developed the first functional autonomous car, which successfully drove at a speed of 20mph using two cameras for vision.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1995</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Longest Autopilot Drive</div><div class='timeline-text'>Carnegie Mellon University's Navlab 5 completed the longest autonomous drive covering 2,849 miles from Pittsburgh to San Diego.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2005</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>DARPA Grand Challenge</div><div class='timeline-text'>Stanford University's robotic Volkswagen Touareg won the DARPA Grand Challenge becoming the first autonomous vehicle to complete a 131-mile course.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2009</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Google's Self-Driving Car Project</div><div class='timeline-text'>Google starts a self-driving car project which is later named Waymo in 2016, making autonomy a public discussion for the first time.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2018</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Autonomous Vehicle Day Inception</div><div class='timeline-text'>The very first Autonomous Vehicle Day was celebrated, created to bring attention to the advancements and potential of autonomous vehicles.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Test an Autonomous Vehicle</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Find a place that offers test drives with self-driving cars and take a spin! You can see the latest advances in autonomous technology and experience the future of transportation.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Attend a Conference</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Check out any conferences happening near you on Autonomous Vehicle Day and learn from experts about the latest advancements in this field.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Watch a Documentary</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Learn more about how autonomous vehicles are impacting our lives by watching documentaries like "Autonomy" or "Driverless: Intelligent Cars and the Road Ahead.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Read a Book</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Pick up a book to better understand the history of autonomous vehicles, like "The Driver in the Driverless Car: How Our Technology Choices Will Create the Future.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Visit a Museum</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Locate a museum near you that has exhibits dedicated to autonomous vehicles, such as The Tech Interactive in San Jose, California. There, you can learn about the technology behind self driving cars.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Autonomous vehicles will provide increased safety</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Autonomous vehicles have the potential to reduce traffic accidents due to their ability to detect and respond to hazards on the road faster than humans. By implementing self-driving technologies, we can create a much safer driving environment for both drivers and passengers alike.</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Autonomous Vehicles Use Advanced Sensory Systems</h3><p class='facts-content'>Self-driving cars use a combination of radar, lidar (laser radar), GPS, odometry, and computer vision, to detect their surroundings. These systems work together to identify navigation paths, obstacles, and relevant signage.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Multiple Levels of Autonomy Exist</h3><p class='facts-content'>The Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) has defined six levels of autonomy, from Level 0 (no automation) to Level 5 (full autonomy). Each level describes the extent to which a vehicle takes over tasks traditionally performed by a human driver.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Potential for Reduced Emissions</h3><p class='facts-content'>Autonomous vehicles could significantly reduce emissions and fuel consumption. Efficient driving techniques can be programmed into autonomous vehicles, reducing unnecessary braking and acceleration.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Economic Impact of Autonomous Vehicles</h3><p class='facts-content'>The economic benefits of autonomous vehicles could be tremendous. In addition to job creation in sectors like technology and infrastructure, driverless cars could generate large cost savings in terms of fuel and time, particularly in cities.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Increased Accessibility</h3><p class='facts-content'>Autonomous vehicles could offer increased mobility for those who cannot drive themselves, such as the elderly or disabled, providing them with greater independence and freedom.</p></div></div>
Autonomous Vehicle Day is celebrated on May 31 every year. In 2024, Autonomous Vehicle Day will occur on a Friday.
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