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Maybe they should have called it something other than "autopilot", then.
by lukev 11y ago
Maybe they should have called it something other than "autopilot", then.
- mikeash 11y agoI keep seeing this sentiment and I keep not understanding it. Many actual autopilots are simple heading or altitude holding systems. The analogy to Tesla's system seems just about perfect.
- lukev 11y agoReal autopilots, sure. Most people are exposed to autopilot systems only through movies where the autopilot not only can fly the ship in combat, but make cappuccinos and (more likely than not) has a sexy female voice.
- mikeash 11y agoGot an example of something that isn't SF? The only one I can think of right now is Otto from Airplane! whose capabilities are actually vaguely realistic, even if his mechanics are a little... off.