Who thinks Driverless Vehicles A good Idea?
Apr 25, 2017 20:55:42 #
Major Tech companies are pouring millions into driverless car technology.
So I'm just wondering, what do UHHers think about this upcoming technology and what changes will it bring?
Will driverless vehicles become the norm and driven vehicles become extinct, perhaps even illegal? Will we
be keeping "Red Barchettas" hidden in our garages?
So I'm just wondering, what do UHHers think about this upcoming technology and what changes will it bring?
Will driverless vehicles become the norm and driven vehicles become extinct, perhaps even illegal? Will we
be keeping "Red Barchettas" hidden in our garages?
Apr 25, 2017 21:04:16 #
Personally, I'd prefer to be in some control of my destiny. So, I'll keep steering the steering wheel and working the throttle, brake, and clutch (optional). There's enough computer interaction between the fuel injection, throttle position sensor, etc. That's more than enough for me.
--Bob
--Bob
JD750 wrote:
Major Tech companies are pouring millions into driverless car technology.
So I'm just wondering, what do UHHers think about this upcoming technology and what changes will it bring?
Will driverless vehicles become the norm and driven vehicles become extinct, perhaps even illegal? Will we
be keep "Red Barchettas" hidden in our garages?
So I'm just wondering, what do UHHers think about this upcoming technology and what changes will it bring?
Will driverless vehicles become the norm and driven vehicles become extinct, perhaps even illegal? Will we
be keep "Red Barchettas" hidden in our garages?
Apr 25, 2017 22:59:40 #
I like to drive and want to be in control.
However, I'm getting older. My wife died last year and when we used to take long trips we would trade drivers occasionally. Last Christmas I took a 300 mile trip and had to do it all myself. I started to get tired and there's not always someplace to turn off on the interstates. I traded my old car for a new model that has more safety features such as a monitor of the lines on the road. When the car starts to move across one of the lines the car beeps and nudges the wheel back, not so much to keep the car in, but to give you a tactile notice as well as the beep. It keeps me awake on the road so it was worth the expense of a new car (even though it cost more than my first house).
I'm not going to stay this age, so if I can get through the next 10 years or so, when it's time to upgrade the car the self-driving versions will probably be available. At some point I will have to stop driving. The self-driving cars will be the answer for me at that time. It will keep me independent. Totally worth it.
However, I'm getting older. My wife died last year and when we used to take long trips we would trade drivers occasionally. Last Christmas I took a 300 mile trip and had to do it all myself. I started to get tired and there's not always someplace to turn off on the interstates. I traded my old car for a new model that has more safety features such as a monitor of the lines on the road. When the car starts to move across one of the lines the car beeps and nudges the wheel back, not so much to keep the car in, but to give you a tactile notice as well as the beep. It keeps me awake on the road so it was worth the expense of a new car (even though it cost more than my first house).
I'm not going to stay this age, so if I can get through the next 10 years or so, when it's time to upgrade the car the self-driving versions will probably be available. At some point I will have to stop driving. The self-driving cars will be the answer for me at that time. It will keep me independent. Totally worth it.
Apr 26, 2017 03:24:21 #
Apr 26, 2017 06:15:18 #
richosob
Loc: Lambertville, MI
JD750 wrote:
Major Tech companies are pouring millions into driverless car technology.
So I'm just wondering, what do UHHers think about this upcoming technology and what changes will it bring?
Will driverless vehicles become the norm and driven vehicles become extinct, perhaps even illegal? Will we
be keeping "Red Barchettas" hidden in our garages?
So I'm just wondering, what do UHHers think about this upcoming technology and what changes will it bring?
Will driverless vehicles become the norm and driven vehicles become extinct, perhaps even illegal? Will we
be keeping "Red Barchettas" hidden in our garages?
I love to drive, when my wife and I drove out to Yellowstone we racked up over 4000 miles and I drove it all. Whenever we went somewhere with friends I drove. I don't trust technology with my life.
Rich
Apr 26, 2017 07:32:00 #
I absolutely detest driving and always have. I really didn't want to get a drivers license but had to as it was eight miles to the closest town of any size that had stores. I have been driving for 60 years and can honestly say to me it is all work.
I will go for a car that drives itself. As I understand it most if not all airliners are flown by computers for most of the flight. Correct me if I am wrong but I believe takeoff and landing are about the only time the pilot is in direct control and I am sure that could be computer controlled also. I know as I age I am making more mistakes driving than a computer would.
I will go for a car that drives itself. As I understand it most if not all airliners are flown by computers for most of the flight. Correct me if I am wrong but I believe takeoff and landing are about the only time the pilot is in direct control and I am sure that could be computer controlled also. I know as I age I am making more mistakes driving than a computer would.
Apr 26, 2017 08:15:56 #
Personally I prefer to do the driving, but the availability of the technology would be nice, now for some others on the road, I think it might be a good idea, I've seen people reading the newspaper while driving, self drive might not be bad in some cases.
Apr 26, 2017 08:32:41 #
enjoy driving while you can; your days of freedom to do so are limited.
Apr 26, 2017 08:50:36 #
melismus
Loc: Chesapeake Bay Country
Driverless cars are amassing a safety record that soon will make it a no-brainer.
Apr 26, 2017 09:21:56 #
bookman
Loc: Southeast Michigan
Just what we need, cars with even more sensors that can fail. 
And I guess Car & Driver magazine will have to change its name to Car & No Driver.
And I guess Car & Driver magazine will have to change its name to Car & No Driver.
Apr 26, 2017 09:59:25 #
There are pros and cons, but personally I would prefer good mass transit for the times I want to go but not drive.
Apr 26, 2017 10:15:55 #
JD750 wrote:
Major Tech companies are pouring millions into driverless car technology.
So I'm just wondering, what do UHHers think about this upcoming technology and what changes will it bring?
Will driverless vehicles become the norm and driven vehicles become extinct, perhaps even illegal? Will we
be keeping "Red Barchettas" hidden in our garages?
So I'm just wondering, what do UHHers think about this upcoming technology and what changes will it bring?
Will driverless vehicles become the norm and driven vehicles become extinct, perhaps even illegal? Will we
be keeping "Red Barchettas" hidden in our garages?
They'll be better drivers than humans.
Apr 26, 2017 10:25:51 #
Reading "Humans Bow Down" by James Patterson. Even ownership of a vehicle by a human is illegal. Not a great future!
Apr 26, 2017 10:35:12 #
Apr 26, 2017 10:53:27 #
have been employed by two companies. 7 years, designing, constructing, 'driverless' mobile platforms and robotic applications.
Believe me, you don't want to entrust your life to one.
Believe me, you don't want to entrust your life to one.
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