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Ford Showcases Self-Parking Car Technology

MojoKid writes "Although the dream of roads full of driverless cars is a ways off, several companies such as Tesla and Google are taking steps toward that goal by developing self-driving car technology. Ford is now also demonstrating self-parking technology called Fully Assisted Parking Aid that will actually help a driver locate a spot and then make the car automatically park itself--without the driver inside. Indeed, you'll be able to hop out of the car and use a smartphone app to tell your car to park itself. This is ideal for both parking in tight spaces (i.e., you don't have to squeeze your way out of your vehicle while trying not to bang the next car's door) and for those who are just terrible at parking to begin with."

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  1. Fully Asisted Parkin Aid by CurryCamel · · Score: 4, Funny

    or FAP-Aid for short?

  2. Re:Dumber and dumber by Tailhook · · Score: 3, Funny

    Did I miss anything else?

    That whole fire thing.

    Should have secured the IP on that before we let it get away from us.

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    Maw! Fire up the karma burner!
  3. Re:Dumber and dumber by LordLimecat · · Score: 5, Funny

    I agree, and dont get me started on computers. Smart folk post our slashdot comments by encoding an HTTP response directly onto a ethernet cable with a steady hand, some copper wire, and a pair of AA batteries in series. Honestly, the shortcuts kids take these days with their "operating systems" and "networking stacks".