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Host Nerdo Cavernas visits the MotoPark XRP and explores the world of the motorcycle. The motorcycle industry has seen numerous advances over the years and has evolved into a profitable industry with great appeal to various outing options.
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Throughout history transportation has been a basic necessity for mankind given his need to move or travel to obtain food, communicate with others, investigate, explore and inhabit new and distant lands. Humans' dependency on transportation for meeting needs and in some cases survival is of the main reasons transportation is undergoing technological changes.
Speed, elegance, comfort, and many other factors are taken into account when creating a car. Car designers must be intentional in the creation of a great vehicle and ensure that all parts work together. Sports cars must have powerful engines, excellent chassis, strong suspension systems, and fuel efficient systems. Automotive technology ensures that consumers get more than just a pretty car.
Meet Boss – the car that can drive itself. Boss is the invention of Carnegie Mellon researcher Raj Rajkumar and his team. It has 18 sensors, including a three dimensional laser and onboard computers that connect to GPS and mapping software. When it comes to knowing the rules of the road, Boss rarely makes a mistake. With support from the National Science Foundation, it was built for a Department of Defense competition called the DARPA Urban Challenge. Boss negotiated the roads, including traffic, and was the hands down winner in 2007.
