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I know someone who wrecked an Audi on a track day at Mosport Ontario and is 100% convinced it was due to a bad algorithm. He was coming out of a high-speed tur
by toss1 6y ago
I know someone who wrecked an Audi on a track day at Mosport Ontario and is 100% convinced it was due to a bad algorithm. He was coming out of a high-speed turn in a compression and started braking, and just about bent the pedal having to apply so much force, and yet went into the wall. Seems the ESC, which he had turned off (so some backup system engaged), thought the conditions matched ice, so overrode his pedal input and backed off the brake line pressure.
I'm also reminded of the manufacturer system that got a border patrol agent killed in a firefight in Mexico a few years ago. The security company that installed the bulletproofing and other upgrades didn't notice a trivial feature. The agent was ok until he stopped the car, then the doors automatically unlocked - dead.
Convenience can kill