An autonomous robotic van with sensors, cameras, and neural networks for steering controls was developed to run without a human driver. It has a speed range of 39mph (63 km/h) on traffic-free streets while operates at a speed of 1.9mph (3.1 km/h) for complex paths with slopes, vegetation, and large rocks. In the era, APRA also funded autonomous vehicle development. Read more

July, 1986