Quote: (06-11-2016 12:08 PM)storm Wrote:
Driving is a repetitive and simple task, perfect for automation. It is true that AI has not had the kind of break through many have expected... But you don't need human level AI. You just need to be able to drive. Even dogs can do it: http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=BWAK0J8Uhzk
It is only a surprise that it has taken this long to get automated cars.
On the surface you are correct but you are missing the mark here.
Have you ever driven in towns and cities outside of the US? US roads are in grids and can be easy to navigate with plenty of space.
European, Asian & British towns and cities are the complete opposite and have a hell of a lot more obstacles and other issues to deal with.
Google maps does not find the location everytime and in fact I've had a few experiences where it tried to take me to a place I didn't want to be. Same goes for Apple maps.
- What happens if the car pulls up to a taxi rank? Its not a taxi is it
- What happens if emergency services are racing up towards you?
- How will it work in permit areas and where wardens are operating? Does it visualise permit and time restricted parking?
- If the car gets a ticket the owner of the vehicle gets it I assume but no human is liable for it except setting the parameters.
You could open yourself up as a manufacturer to legal issues when people start complaining about fines and penalties as a result of self-driving cars.
Cruise control is a good example. Some idiot in America put his camper van on cruise control and went for a shit...whilst on the highway. He sued the manufacturer citing how they didn't warn him it doesn't drive but merely goes in a straight line.
Also; driving isn't boring, its a skill. Most people are shitty drivers.