Mercedes-Benz driverless cars will hit pedestrians rather than endanger occupants

By Josh Dye
Updated October 20 2016 - 1:19pm, first published October 14 2016 - 4:16pm
The Mercedes-Benz F015 driverless car is programmed to avoid collisions, but not at risk to the occupants. Photo: Supplied
The Mercedes-Benz F015 driverless car is programmed to avoid collisions, but not at risk to the occupants. Photo: Supplied
A glimpse into the future? The interior of the driverless Mercedes-Benz F015 concept car. Photo: Supplied
A glimpse into the future? The interior of the driverless Mercedes-Benz F015 concept car. Photo: Supplied
A Google driverless car. Photo: Supplied
A Google driverless car. Photo: Supplied
A driverless car being trialled in the United States. Photo: Supplied
A driverless car being trialled in the United States. Photo: Supplied

Future Mercedes-Benz driverless cars will be programmed to prioritise driver and passenger safety at the expense of pedestrians.

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