The future is autonomous, or so Apple says. Apple is continuing its program to expand the number of its autonomous vehicles on the road. According to reports, Apple is looking at adding 66 of its self-driving cars-for testing purposes-in the roads of California.
These cars carry the working label 'Project Titan.' It was once thought to have been Apple's entry into creating gadgets that could be used as parts for other cars. However, later on, it became clear that this is a whole car and not just parts. According to Apple Insider Apple's plans aren't clear just yet; it is still thought that they are designing car parts to be used by another manufacturer.
The possibility that they are designing a whole car is still there, though. Apple isn't the only company with a stake in the autonomous driving department. There are 56 other permits in California for autonomous vehicles. However, Apple's permits have emerged to be the third-largest permit applications in California, while GM Cruise, Waymo, and Tesla have 117, 72, and 39 cars, respectively.
Apple has lots of ideas for their autonomous car, but there's no light being shed on it. Along with these reports is the often-circulated news that 'Project Titan' refers to Apple's production of car components and not the whole car itself; however, there are still endless possibilities.
News from CNBC has emerged that another idea from Apple is a car that describes the route a driver is currently on. That way, drivers-and other occupants in the vehicle can tell whether they need to get on the next exit ahead of actually going on the ramp leading to that exit.
To be accurate, this technology is already around with the app Waze as well as Google Maps and Apple Maps. These apps help drivers see where they're going, enabling these travelers to plan ahead and know where they're going. Like these applications, Apple's plan will help travelers know their current route ahead of time.
Apple is serious with its plans, enlisting senior Waymo and NASA JPL engineer Jamie Waydo. Waydo was instrumental in getting the Waymo ready ahead of its real-world application. Waydo was also instrumental in getting NASA's Mars rovers in working condition.
