Google tests self-driving car in California

The search engine giant Google has announced that the company's engineers have tested a car that drives on its own on the streets of California.

"The cars uses video cameras mounted on the roof, radar sensors and a laser range finder to 'see' other traffic", said software engineer Sebastian Thrun.


However, during the test drive, they remain manned at all times by a trained driver ready to take control as well as by a software expert, reports the BBC.