Britain Launches Its First Road-Ready Driverless Car

"The UK is at the forefront of this emerging new technology and poised to become the leading supplier of autonomous vehicles and systems around the world," said Steve Yianni, CEO of project leaders, The Transport Systems Catapult.

The TSC is one of seven elite technology and innovation centres established and overseen by Britain's innovation agency, Innovate UK.

Based in Milton Keynes, TSC is a world class collaboration facility for innovators, entrepreneurs, researchers and business leaders. It is a partner in a $30-million consortium set up to create a full city demonstrator that will eventually see public trials with a fleet of around 40 driverless pods using pedestrianised areas.

Neil Fulton, programme director at TSC, stressed safety would be the "number one priority" during the trials, using devices such as electronic sensors and cameras and an emergency stop ability.

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