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Explore the implications of having autonomous vehicles in everyday life and their potential effects on urban landscapes.

January 1, 2011

Leave the Driving to It

Key Points

Explore the implications of having autonomous vehicles in everyday life and their potential effects on urban landscapes.
Narrative scenario depicting interaction with self-driving cars.
Illustration of routine activities facilitated by autonomous driving technology.
Increased productivity as users engage in activities during their commutes.
Change in urban parking solutions due to compact vehicle design.

Abstract

and landscapes change if every car had a computer in the driver’s seat? Jane has a meeting this morning, so the car comes to pick her up at 8:15. En route, she finishes her breakfast, reviews her PowerPoint slides, updates her Facebook status, and does her daily KenKen. After the car delivers her to the office, it drives to a parking garage on the outskirts of the city, where it slips into a low, narrow slot. Later it will take young Judy and Elroy to their music lessons, then stop for a

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