Autonomous Since 1939

Future Out Loud podcast

Jameson Wetmore chats with Andrew Maynard and Heather Ross about the surprisingly long history of autonomous vehicles. Show Notes •Jamey Wetmore: http://cspo.org/people/wetmore-jameson-m/ •The Original Futurama at 1939 New York World’s Fair: https://www.wired.com/2007/11/ff-futurama-original/ •General Motors and RCA’s electronic highway system: http://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-Radio-Age/ElectronicAge-1960-Autumn.pdf •1991 Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act, which included money for autonomous vehicles: https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/102/hr2950 •Autonomous Intersections: http://spectrum.ieee.org/cars-that-think/transportation/self-driving/the-scary-efficiency-of-autonomous-intersections