GetOffRoad.com has been exploring the many financial, practical, and scientific challenges involved in the development of autonomous cars, and have created an interesting infographic.

In the infographic check out:

• The history of autonomous cars
• The challenges involved in engineering the coveted autonomous car
• How DARPA have been involved in testing driverless cars
• The advent of Google X
• The science behind autonomous vehicles
• What the future holds for the autonomous car market
• Which car brands have driving patents for autonomous vehicles
• The projected launch date for driverless card (for test or commercial purpose)
• Projected market penetration of autonomous cars in the UK
• SAE levels explained