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Calling it 'autopilot' is a very bad thing, then, because 'autopilot' means 'runs automatically' to the general public. And even though actual autopilots in pl
by vacri 10y ago
Calling it 'autopilot' is a very bad thing, then, because 'autopilot' means 'runs automatically' to the general public.
And even though actual autopilots in planes are monitored by meatpilots, meatpilots can still take their attention away for a short time. The autopilot keeps the plane flying straight and level, and doesn't take on any navigational role (in most cases). Unless your roads are dead straight and there's no traffic, driving requires a constant navigational role.
- alkonaut 10y ago> Calling it 'autopilot' is a very bad thing, then, because 'autopilot' means 'runs automatically' to the general public. Indeed. Tesla wanted to use that name now even though it's the proper name for a feature not yet complete. They have to use a ton of warnings and disclaimers to do it. We'll see if authorities find that sufficient. If I were tesla I'd rename it to something with "assist" for the time being. > And even though actual autopilots in planes are monitored by meatpilots, meatpilots can still take their attention away for a short time. So does Teslas autopilot, but the time you can safeley take your attention away on a highway may be perhaps a second or two if you are on a clear straight with wildlife barriers. The autopilot will ensure the car runs straight while you fiddle with the radio. The same time in an airplane may be ten minutes. THAT is the difference. In an airplane theare are controllers making sure there is no traffic one in front, and there is no risk of a deer or a child stepping in front of the plane. Basically the AutoPilot will have the meatpilot respond to anything it can't handle too - which in an airplane is mostly tecnical issues.