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Issue date: 11/5/07 Section: News
Robotic car gets fourth place for driving alone
For first time, 'Little Ben' is a finalist for driving 60 miles in U.S. military-sponsored competition
Helen Yoon
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Dodging other cars, giving the right of way and stopping at intersections are all standard rules of driving.

Little Ben, a Toyota Prius, obeys them all - without a human driver.

A robot-esque, self-sufficient vehicle, Little Ben made its mark as one of the six teams to complete the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency's Grand Challenge on Saturday.
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