Bidding War for Nokia Mapping

Instead of something akin to Jetsons-like contraptions that "see" for themselves, autonomous vehicle technology, I've learned, relies on mapping technology as well as sensors. A bidding war seems currently underway for mapping-developer Nokia. Technology and car companies are among the competitors.

By the way, the Jetsons helicopter-type family vehicle, had a steering device, with George (the dad) as the driver, but the video also shows him turning away from the steering device and the front of the plane to drop off the kids at school. He then folds up the flying machine in his suitcase and gets on a moving walkway to go to the office.

Seems like driverless vehicle have already advanced beyond George Jetson. For a moment of nostalgia, here's a clip of the Jetsons opening.