GooberTheHat wrote:The cars will simply stop if something steps out in front, or pulls out. They will be able to detect hazards and predict if someone is going to step out.
GooberTheHat wrote:The cars will simply stop if something steps out in front, or pulls out. They will be able to detect hazards and predict if someone is going to step out.
LesterUnlimited wrote:Yeah that's what I said. They know the car will stop for them leaving the passengers vulnerable to criminal activity.GooberTheHat wrote:The cars will simply stop if something steps out in front, or pulls out. They will be able to detect hazards and predict if someone is going to step out.
IanHamlett wrote:I could do without owning a car. I only use it for a few hours per week. The rest of the time it's just taking up space. I imagine it would be way worse in London or New York.
If you paid a subscription fee and had an app to call for a pickup, my ride to work could be in a tiny thing, four of us might be coming home at the same time so a bigger one could pick us up. If I need to move a bed I could call for a van. No worrying about fuel or insurance and being able to get drunk on the motorway.
GooberTheHat wrote:How can you steal a driverless car? As soon as it knows its being stolen it just drives to the police station.
Hulka T wrote:http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-29641853 rather pertinent first image
IanHamlett wrote:There will be retro kits. I expect it to come into haulage first. HGV drivers need to take a break every few hours, they sleep, and they need paying.
Lord_Griff wrote:Robot cars.... No more organ donors.... More deaths and longer transplant lists.
Griff gets it.Lord_Griff wrote:...and robot traffic wardens ticketing robot cars on robot double yellow lines
Lord_Griff wrote:Noxy. I imagine he could be replaced by a Zoid.
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