Nothing brings the best out of people like a good challenge. I’m sure our UK readers remember the coveted Blue Peter challenge badges, and who isn’t a fan of the odd gameshow? When scaled up with higher stakes, like the HTC Vive VR up for grabs from the Autodesk Design by Capture competition, or multiple stages, as in Print the Future that will see 3D printed creations rocketed into space, the potential for true innovation increases. Thanks to the Essence of Autonomy Challenge from electronics distribution giants Mouser and Local Motors, we are now looking at a future where autonomous cars have a drone sidekick.
Gif via Mouser Electronics on Youtube. Shows the Fly Mode drone following self-driven car from Mouser & Local Motors – it makes the driver capable of taking pictures, examining traffic conditions, and playing a augmented reality game in the surrounding environment.
If there’s no need to physically drive the car, what else are you going to do?
As the innovators behind the world’s first 3D printed vehicle, Local Motors supported the competition in collaboration with Grant Imahara from Mythbus...
SOURCE: 3dprintingindustry.com ( go on reading...)
