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German Robot Klaus Passes Driving Test

Posted by Hemos on from the drivin'-de-car dept.

volk23 writes "Klaus -- pioneered by car maker Volkswagen AG -- drove in public for the first time around a German test circuit using three laser scanners, a stereo camera, video and satellite navigation systems and radar hooked up to a computer, VW said. "

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  1. reasons Klaus won't work out on American roadways by Lurking+Grue · · Score: 5

    1) Does not properly extend middle finger at random times
    2) Actually comes to complete stop at stop signs
    3) Signals lane changes
    4) Cannot operate a cell phone while driving
    5) Does not blare horn 2 seconds after light turns green
    6) Refuses to tailgate car in front of it
    7) Does not drive 55 mph in school zone
    8) Does not drive 15 mph in fast lane
    9) Stops for pedestrians in crosswalk
    10) Actually passed driving test

  2. Knight Rider Revisited!!!! by BRock97 · · Score: 5

    Wow, and people laughed when Kitt the talking car was driving Michael Knight around while he slept! We have arrived people!

    Michael, I have some bad news.

    What is it Klaus? Are we running behind?

    No, but I did hit two pedestrians and drove through a corn field.

    But we aren't running behind.

    No.

    Good then.


    Bryan R.

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    Bryan R.
    The price of freedom is eternal vigilance, or $12.50 as seen on eBay.....