CyCab technology uses hyper-accurate GPS, laser and twin cameras to safely navigate along programmed routes. British driverless cybercar ULTras will go into service at Heathrow Airport in November 2009 to take passengers from Terminal 5 and carparks.
Background
CyCab developed by French company INRIA over 10 years
Standard GPS is only accurate to within a few meters
Real-time kinematic GPS is accurate to about a centimeter
Similar to technology used in cruise missile