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One feature I like is the LCD displays for passengers, which (supposedly) show what the Waymo car is "thinking". So if the car stops unexpectedly, the display
by Tempest1981 8y ago
One feature I like is the LCD displays for passengers, which (supposedly) show what the Waymo car is "thinking".
So if the car stops unexpectedly, the display might show, "waiting for a crossing pedestrian". Ideally with a simple map diagram of what's around the vehicle.
- munificent 8y agoThis is both really cool, and really smart strategically. I'm sure the Waymo folks know that one of the largest barriers to success for automated vehicles is public perception and fear. Each time a rider rides in one of these, they get a beautifully rendered window into the car's brain, which helps build the trust needed to sell the technology.
- matt_kantor 8y agoFor anyone like me who hadn't seen these displays, there are some photos in this article: http://www.thedrive.com/tech/23280/a-first-ride-in-waymos-self-driving-car-prototype-dont-blame-google-for-playing-autonomy-safe http://www.thedrive.com/tech/23280/a-first-ride-in-waymos-se...