Autopilot for cars?

[hazrd]

http://www.wired.com/autopia/2011/06/vw-adds-an-autopilot-but-says-keep-your-eyes-on-the-road/




Researchers at Volkswagen have joined the growing list of teams working on autonomous vehicles. Now, as part of a demonstration project, they’ve converted a Passat to drive with minimal driver supervision.


I dunno about u guys, but id be a little weary seeing a "semi computer driven" vehicle coming towards me! :skep:

[Daisy]

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[hazrd]

They've had cars for years that you don't have to drive. We call them taxis death traps.

fixed

[jastra]

oh? i though if you put cruise control on in an automatic it drives itself?

[Dahlia]

oh? i though if you put cruise control on in an automatic it drives itself?
It doesn't steer lol

[jastra]

i know that... :P

[Wraith]

http://www.wired.com/autopia/2011/06/vw-adds-an-autopilot-but-says-keep-your-eyes-on-the-road/

Scary stuff if not a novelty to think of now, but an eventuality in the future no doubt...






I dunno about u guys, but id be a little weary seeing a "semi computer driven" vehicle coming towards me! :skep: