Autonomous technology in transportation

For a number of years, the autonomous operation of vehicles, machinery, and other mechanics has seemed to be a thing of the distant future. In reality, technology today stands at a precipice: ahead lies a world full of driverless cars, autonomous public transport vehicles, and an exciting wealth of opportunities we are only beginning to realize. This autonomous land ahead, however, is only available with a great leap of faith- faith that autonomous systems are safe, capable, and robust. In time, most consumers will find that the leap of faith required is little more than a step, the next step in technological evolution. This paper provides an overview of several facets of autonomous technology within the transportation industry.