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> It doesn't matter what the object is, brake if you are going to hit it. The built-in emergency braking system from Volvo does this [0] but Uber deliberately
by ForHackernews 7y ago
> It doesn't matter what the object is, brake if you are going to hit it.
The built-in emergency braking system from Volvo does this [0] but Uber deliberately disabled it (presumably because it conflicted with their self-driving rig).
[0] https://www.media.volvocars.com/global/en-gb/media/pressreleases/38073 https://www.media.volvocars.com/global/en-gb/media/pressrele...
- rightbyte 7y agoAtleast the Volvo system output could atleast be used as a sanity check or something. If you hit the accelerator harder when the Volvo brakes you override it. It should be fairly easy to integrate as a backup. However I guess that the Volvo system might not be far looking enough for those speeds?