SwRI Self-Driving Shuttle (IMAGE) Southwest Research Institute Caption Southwest Research Institute engineer Alex Youngs demonstrates the self-driving capability of the SwRI automated shuttle as the 14-passenger vehicle ferries passengers on a tour of the Institute’s campus in San Antonio. While the self-driving vehicle navigates pre-programmed campus routes autonomously, a human driver is always behind the steering wheel for added safety. Credit Southwest Research Institute Usage Restrictions Images/Videos may be used by the public for educational and informational purposes only. License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.