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It seems like it would actually be "better" to indicate (audio and/or visual alert) to the driver actions that should be taken rather than taking them automatic

by Osiris 8y ago

It seems like it would actually be "better" to indicate (audio and/or visual alert) to the driver actions that should be taken rather than taking them automatically. 1. Indicate to the driver that they drifting out of their lane 2. Warn about possible slow or stationary object ahead If the driver knows that car won't take action on it's own, but will help them but telling them about things that can't see (or when they are distracted), then we wouldn't be blaming Tesla but the driver.

tinbad 8y ago
It always infuriated me that Tesla called the same tech (Mobileye) "Autopilot", while Audi (and other OEMs) have used the exact same tech but didn't go as far to call even semi-autonomous driving. Audi & Mercedes systems do exactly what you mentioned, the tech is used to warn the driver (audio/visually but even with vibrations in seat and steering wheel) of impeding danger. It's a good case of Silicon Valley's "break stuff fast, iterate quickly" mindset that may be acceptable if it's the latest photo share app, but absolutely despicable business practice when human lives are at stake. Disclosure: I currently own an Audi vehicle with this technology that has been available since 2009.