Google’s Sergey Brin defends the record of the company’s self-driving cars
Google co-founder Sergey Brin has jumped to the defence of its self-driving cars which are under full scrutiny as they undergo development for use on open, public roads.
Following the news that the cars have suffered 11 minor accidents during the 1.7 million miles of testing they have endured, Brin stated that the accidents all occurred while the motors were being manually operated by drivers.
Brin said, according to ABC News: “We don't claim that the cars are going to be perfect, our goal is to beat human drivers.
“I suppose we could give more detail and we are open to that, but you are not going to learn anymore.”
This summer, the vehicles will be tested on roads open to the public as tests are expanded outside of controlled environments.