Robocars - Autonomous Drive, Self-driving, Driver-less cars

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Total Recall Johnny Cab image nicked from:

http://mad4science.wordpress.com/2012/06/01/is-my-car-smarter-than-i-am/

Excellent ;)

Total Recall Johnny Cab image nicked from:

http://mad4science.wordpress.com/2012/06/01/is-my-car-smarter-than-i-am/

Good read.

Turns out the youngsters want something done. Now. Don't ask how, or how it could possibly be paid for, JUST FUCKING DO IT.

WAC.

Turns out the youngsters want something done. Now. Don't ask how, or how it could possibly be paid for, JUST FUCKING DO IT.

WAC.

But he does like cars. He just wants them to be cheaper, driverless (so he can watch cartoons?)., Eco-friendlier, and quicker to recharge....

He mentioned something about walkable neighbourhoods...

He hasn't discovered bikes yet it seems

He hasn't discovered bikes yet it seems

Or Taxis. Or Ridesharing. Or Trains. Or Buses.
And, in typical Millenial 'everything in beta' half-arsed fashion, he wants the moon on a stick whilst expecting his parents' generation to come up with the answers, money and hard work. Will probably be a CEO before he's 30.
Still a cunt.

I didn't write the stupid sensationalist headline, btw.

http://www.technologyreview.com/featuredstory/520431/driverless-cars-are-further-away-than-you-think/

http://m.techspot.com/news/54458-self-driving-cars-projected-to-reduce-injuries-by-90-percent-save-450-billion-annually.html

http://www.technologyreview.com/news/520746/data-shows-googles-robot-cars-are-smoother-safer-drivers-than-you-or-i/

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Is this concept gaining momentum?

The cars look too much like cars in those articles
Being driverless the shape would need to change for passenger comfort only
especially the interior

Poor honey monster.

http://m.washingtonpost.com/blogs/wonkblog/wp/2013/10/23/heres-what-it-would-take-for-self-driving-cars-to-catch-on/

Robocars mean more cars can squeeze on the road.woo hoo

On motorways, drafting and faster. On normal roads, less psychos behind the wheel.

It is a strange concept. The push to get people to move around 'actively' (for our health, the environment ... ) may fail if the car companies get this right. If these vehicles prevent crashes so reduce the risk in the environment the longer term risk of the detrimental effects of inactivity to our health could be devastating. Unless the robo concept can be extended to our organs.

On motorways, drafting and faster. On normal roads, less psychos behind the wheel.

Three thumbs up. This is one of the highlights a lot of people fail to realise.

It is a strange concept. The push to get people to move around 'actively' (for our health, the environment ... ) may fail if the car companies get this right. If these vehicles prevent crashes so reduce the risk in the environment the longer term risk of the detrimental effects of inactivity to our health could be devastating. Unless the robo concept can be extended to our organs.

It's irrelevant in the grand scheme of things. We've already got the means and infrastructure to be lazy bastards. Being active is a personal choice as is getting the bus to move a mile down the road.
That scope of thinking revolves around the same circle as blaming the internet for ruining the innocence of children.
Risk reduction overall may directly correlate to the decline in long term health, but I really don't think it's a strong foundation for a an argument against robocars.

On the subject of the environment, we only have projections based on technological advances (Inductive charging in electrical cars et al) and theories (mainly a more efficient machine that self calibrates according to its environment) on how to manage a possible influx in cars.

The point is, the idea that the car is "personal" may become obsolete. Sure, a LOT of people will despise that idea, but technological advances are indifferent to likes and dislikes.

We have a date: 2017
http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/24850593

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131130/AUTO01/311300015/1148/AUTO01/Computer-driven-cars-will-convulse-automotive-industry

does this mean actually driving a car could become hipster!

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131130/AUTO01/311300015/1148/AUTO01/Computer-driven-cars-will-convulse-automotive-industry

First thought "Yeah yeahhhh...Detroit is a great place to test Robocars en masse!!"

One particular point to note is that while private car owners might continue to drive their own cars for a while to come, taxi firms will make the switch as soon as possible. The savings to them will be significant enough to make it worthwhile and the occupation of taxi driver will be eliminated.

This will get everyone else used to being in an interacting with driverless cars and they will then feel more comfortable to get their own when the time comes.

We have a date: 2017
http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/24850593

"The electric-powered vehicles will travel at 12mph and carry people around on special pathways"

Hrm.

One particular point to note is that while private car owners might continue to drive their own cars for a while to come, taxi firms will make the switch as soon as possible. The savings to them will be significant enough to make it worthwhile and the occupation of taxi driver will be eliminated.

I would imagine that people who choose to drive their own cars or can't afford a new robocar will be priced off the roads with insurance and taxes.

"The electric-powered vehicles will travel at 12mph and carry people around on special pathways"
Hrm.

So, slower than me on bike during a recovery ride. Well done technology! :)