computers have been driving real cars for ages.

never heard of the DARPA grand challenge?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DARPA_Grand_Challenge

The limiting power is not the power of the processor but the robustness of the AI routines and the quality, quantity and positioning of the sensors. 

well, this IS the DARPA challenge :)

Its a pity a normal car doesn't generate enough "power" to drive a PS3 ;)
(half kidding - I'm sure it does...maybe...)

really? (I should have RTFA)

well this thing has been around for ages, so I don't see how this showcases TEH POWER OF THE PS3" 

Maybe it's a casual car... like a Camry. Not hardcore enough  

Kinda off topic. While the PS3 would drive, the Wii would tell him how he was driving.
http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=3362586

First it's the Spider-man, and now, the Knight Rider!

No, but seriously, cars that drive themselves, have existed at least since 1980:s. They do this kind of prototypes continously. Really an automobile.
I have to say, that necessarily this doesn't like a good thing in the future, i personally rather drive myself, than let CPU take control. But, in the other hand, are they any worse than the somalian bus drivers, what we have quite a many.

Bah the Ps3 can only drive Jeep. 4 wheel drive for teh 4D gaming machine. Next thing you know, Kwaad will tell he's already hooked it up to his.

I think in 15-20 years people likely won't drive anymore. We will either have mass transport, some other system for moving about, or cars will drive themselves.

 And again a mod trolls.