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It's called "Autosteer". That's misleading to non techies who don't have a firm grasp on the limitations of the tech. They should be legally required to call i

by na85 8y ago

It's called "Autosteer". That's misleading to non techies who don't have a firm grasp on the limitations of the tech. They should be legally required to call it something like "lane assist".

bazooka2th 8y ago
You're right, 'lane assist' is probably more appropriate. However, it's not 'autobrake' or 'auto-no-crash', the feature is actually called 'autopilot'. (why does that article say 'autosteer') An autopilot maintains heading, and that's all. Many sailors are not techies --- an autopilot on a boat will run you right into an obstacle.
- mikeash 8y ago
  It says “autosteer” because that’s the name of one of the components. Tesla’s Autopilot is autosteer, traffic-aware cruise control, and some safety features like automatic emergency braking.
- ceejayoz 8y ago
  > An autopilot maintains heading, and that's all. Aircraft autopilots can follow a flight plan, maintain an altitude or rate of climb/descent, do an instrument approach, and (using ADS-B) perform an automated avoidance maneuver when another aircraft is too close.
  - annerajb 8y ago
    I need to stop being poor and fly a citation. Closest I seen Garmin 430 do is flight path using waypoint.
  - mikeash 8y ago
    Some of them can. Others are no more than a gyroscope linked to the rudder.
    - ceejayoz 8y ago
      Sure, but that's like pointing out that Toyota Corollas exist.
      - mikeash 8y ago
        In the context of a conversation where people say “car” implies something capable of 200MPH, that would be worth pointing out.