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I have mixed feelings about this. I realize the number and types of sensors that exist in Waymo's cars provide far more data to the driverless car. But then w
by unexaminedlife 7y ago
I have mixed feelings about this. I realize the number and types of sensors that exist in Waymo's cars provide far more data to the driverless car. But then when I really think about it, humans have been driving with only 2 sensors (eyes) for a long time with relatively good success. With the improvement of computer algorithms to help the cars make better decisions than humans, I'm not 100% sure if the long-term solution will require all the extra sensors.
My guess is the added sensors may get Waymo to market sooner, but if Tesla can commoditize this technology for far cheaper they will win in the end.
- lawlessone 7y ago>humans have been driving with only 2 sensors (eyes) for a long time with relatively good success. 1.25 million die a year in road accidents. We should try to do better than human.
- prestonh 7y agoSure, but if we can match that number of fatalities with self driving cars it will inarguably be a success from a utilitarian standpoint.
- vbezhenar 7y agoBut also keeping speed high enough. You won't have many fatal road accidents with speed limited to 5 km/h. But it won't be very useful transportation. Those timid cars might be safer but people might prefer more aggressive style to reduce travel time.
- vbezhenar 7y agoHumans also have 20+ years of experience living in human society. You need to develop AI as strong as humans to match that.