(Popular Mechanics) Rachel Nuwer - Israeli military specialists and university researchers have developed the Tomcar. It has no driver, no passenger, and no remote control. The Tomcar uses cameras and lasers to survey its surroundings and avoid obstacles, while a computer program employs GPS and processes the information the camera and lasers gather to help the Tomcar react appropriately when it needs to make a decision. Currently, 8-10 of these vehicles patrol Israel's borders, the first time this technology has been used in the field.
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