Uber and Volvo's first production self-driving car is ready
[Uber][2] and [Volvo][3] have unveiled their first self-driving production vehicle.
An adapted version of the [Volvo XC90][4] SUV is the first production car that is capable of autonomous driving using Uber technology.
It has been kitted with the safety features necessary for Uber's self-driving systems to work effectively. And, it is a significant step in enabling the "possible" future deployment of autonomous vehicles across the taxi service's network.
* [What is Uber and how does it work?][5]
One of the main safety measures employed is the ability to automatically bring the car to a stop if any of the primary systems fail. This includes back-up systems for steering, brakes and battery power.
There are sensors built into the top and within the car, that work with Uber's self-driving systems. The ultimate aim is to provide a ridesharing service without the need for a driver.
"We believe autonomous-drive technology will allow us to further improve safety, the foundation of our company," said Volvo's CEO, Håkan Samuelsson.
"By the middle of the next decade, we expect one-third of all cars we sell to be fully autonomous. Our agreement with Uber underlines our ambition to be the supplier of choice to the world's leading ride-hailing companies."
Uber and Volvo [signed an agreement in 2016][6] that should result in the delivery of thousands of self-driving-ready cars in the coming years.
[1]: https://cdn.pocket-lint.com/r/s/748x/assets/images/148356-cars-news-uber-and-volvos-first-production-self-driving-car-is-ready-image1-6komr8nahb.jpg?v1
[2]: https://www.pocket-lint.com/cars/news/uber
[3]: https://www.pocket-lint.com/cars/news/volvo
[4]: https://www.pocket-lint.com/cars/reviews/volvo/137740-volvo-xc90-review-setting-the-suv-standard
[5]: https://www.pocket-lint.com/apps/news/uber/139559-what-is-uber-and-how-does-it-work
[6]: https://www.pocket-lint.com/apps/news/138550-uber-and-volvo-jointly-working-on-autonomous-taxis-as-test-fleet-arrives-in-pittsburgh
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