From TED Talks: Chris Gerdes on the future racecar – 150mph, and no driver

The upcoming Technology Issue of RACER magazine will offer insights into development trends in auto racing, but how can motorsports accommodate the apparently inevitable development of autonomous cars, which several road car manufacturers are hard at work on?

In this presentation for the popular TED Talks YouTube series, Chris Gerdes reveals how he and his team are developing robotic racecars that can drive at 150mph while avoiding every possible accident. Yet, in studying the brainwaves of professional racing drivers, Gerdes says he has gained a new appreciation for the instincts of professional drivers. Food for thought...