Autonomous vehicles

[onlinebiker]

Regardless of what powers a vehicle, massive amounts of research and technology is being invested into autonomous vehicles (AV).  Technology trends point to a future where most people won't need o want a personal vehicle but will rather "order" a ride via some type of mobile app, which will pick them up and drop them off, all for a fee of course.  Vehicles could come in the form of mass transit or small vehicles.  As usual, this shift in vehicle ownership and operation will come with a major shift in jobs, as busses and trains won't employ drivers but of course someone will have to watch over the systems that manage these vehicles.  What challenges do you see with this?  Will this be a benefit for you or something you hope doesn't happen at all?  And just how far in the future do you see this materializing?

I am all for automated vehicles. My only problem for now is why the companies trying to make them, is using public roads as testing grounds. Closed and controlled testing grounds are where you iron out the kinks.

You can' t learn to fly in a wind tunnel....

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It will give hackers many hours of glee - causing multiple car pile ups.......

Won' t happen????


Bwaaahahahaha....


Never underestimate the fuckery potential of an asshole with a computer.....

How often are computer controlled aviation systems hacked? How many airliners crash per year due to hackers?

Boru

How many aircraft have you flown in that did not have a live pilot who was trained, ready and capable of taking over on a second' s notice?