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The name is technically correct. Autopilot on planes is an assistive technology. The problem is there is a common misconception among the general public that it
by andrewtbham 8y ago
The name is technically correct. Autopilot on planes is an assistive technology. The problem is there is a common misconception among the general public that it's beyond assistance and is partial automation.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autopilot https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autopilot
Furthermore, even if you're totally aware it's only assistance, there is a tendency to be more easily distracted. That's what a google study found like 5 years ago.
I am a huge Tesla fanboy, and stock holder. But be careful.. if you are struggling to remain vigilant... turn off autopilot.
- dsabanin 8y agoAutopilot on planes does not deal with obstacles _at all_. It functions in perfectly controlled environment while being guided by multiple monitoring systems controlled by humans (ie. ATC towers). The metaphor of autopilot for cars just does not work and was used in error.
- compcoffee 8y ago>The problem is there is a common misconception among the general public that it's beyond assistance and is partial automation. Again, where do you get that this is a "misconception among the general public"? Read the marketing. Watch the demos. Listen to the claims. "Tap your phone and the car will return to you". Where does being vigilant behind the wheel fit with that?
- crysin 8y agoI think the person you're responding to was saying there's a misconception of what autopilot means in general. People think autopilot is some form of automation for planes but its not. Though I could be reading the person's comment wrong.
- andrewtbham 8y agoYes, exactly. If you ask an average person what auto pilot does on a plane (with no mention of Tesla). They say it's when a plane flies itself. That is wrong. It's an assistive technology.