A number of companies are working on driverless cars, which include Google and various major motor manufacturers. Apple has also been working on integrating their iOS devices with cars.
As yet, we have yet to hear any plans from Apple on any sort of driverless vehicle. However, filmmakers John Dabrowski and Mark Odlum have put together a fun video of what driving your car with a new version of Apple’s Siri would be like. They have called the app Steeri.
“We kept hearing about this Google ‘Driverless Car,’ right around the time Siri was becoming popular, and John happened to go for a ride in his friend’s new car,” Odlum said. “They decided to test out the fancy voice-activated navigation system. It didn’t work, and immediately tried to send them to Iceland — no kidding.”
The Evolution of Driverless Technology
The concept of driverless cars has been around for several years, with significant advancements made by companies like Google, Tesla, and various major motor manufacturers. Google’s driverless cars, for instance, have been legal in the US state of Nevada since 2011. These vehicles use a combination of sensors, cameras, and artificial intelligence to navigate roads and avoid obstacles. Tesla, on the other hand, has integrated its Autopilot feature into its electric cars, allowing for semi-autonomous driving on highways.
Volvo is another major player in the driverless car market. The company announced plans to launch a large-scale driverless car test in 2017, aiming to make roads safer and reduce traffic congestion. These advancements are not just limited to tech giants and car manufacturers; even ride-sharing companies like Uber and Lyft are investing heavily in autonomous vehicle technology.
Apple’s Role in the Automotive Industry
While Apple has not officially announced any plans for a driverless vehicle, the company has been making strides in integrating its iOS devices with cars. Apple’s CarPlay allows users to connect their iPhones to their car’s infotainment system, providing access to navigation, music, and other apps through a user-friendly interface. This integration aims to make driving safer by reducing the need for drivers to look at their phones while on the road.
The idea of Apple developing a driverless car is not far-fetched. The company has a history of entering new markets and revolutionizing them. For example, the iPhone transformed the mobile phone industry, and the Apple Watch has made significant inroads into the wearable tech market. If Apple were to develop a driverless car, it would likely focus on user experience, safety, and seamless integration with other Apple products.
The video created by John Dabrowski and Mark Odlum humorously explores what it might be like if Apple’s Siri were to drive a car. While the video is meant to be a fun take on the concept, it also highlights some of the challenges that come with voice-activated navigation systems. As Odlum mentioned, their experience with a voice-activated navigation system that tried to send them to Iceland underscores the importance of reliability and accuracy in such technologies.
Let’s hope Apple does not end up developing an app like this one to drive our cars in the future.
Source Smart Department / YouTube, All Things D
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