Self driving cars are impossible for now

Stefan Mileschin · 15th September 2022, 13:01

Ignore what Musk tells you

Despite claims from Apple, Elon Musk and some car makers, fully self driving cars are going to be impossible becuase robots will need humans for a long time.

While Autonomous vehicle (AV) startups have raised tens of billions of dollars based on promises to develop truly self-driving cars, but industry executives and experts say remote human supervisors may be needed permanently to help robot drivers in trouble.

But apparently robot cars that can drive more safely is proving harder than expected self-driving software systems simply lack humans’ ability to predict and assess risk quickly, especially when encountering unexpected incidents or “edge cases.”

Theinquirer.net (no relation) chatted to Kyle Vogt, CEO of Cruise, a unit of General Motors, who did not see a reason for humans to be removed from being a back up if needed. This is the first time Cruise has acknowledged the long-term need for remote human operators.

https://fudzilla.com/news/automotive...ssible-for-now

15th September 2022, 13:01	#1
Stefan Mileschin [M] Reviewer Join Date: May 2010 Location: Romania Posts: 153,575	Self driving cars are impossible for now Ignore what Musk tells you Despite claims from Apple, Elon Musk and some car makers, fully self driving cars are going to be impossible becuase robots will need humans for a long time. While Autonomous vehicle (AV) startups have raised tens of billions of dollars based on promises to develop truly self-driving cars, but industry executives and experts say remote human supervisors may be needed permanently to help robot drivers in trouble. But apparently robot cars that can drive more safely is proving harder than expected self-driving software systems simply lack humans’ ability to predict and assess risk quickly, especially when encountering unexpected incidents or “edge cases.” Theinquirer.net (no relation) chatted to Kyle Vogt, CEO of Cruise, a unit of General Motors, who did not see a reason for humans to be removed from being a back up if needed. This is the first time Cruise has acknowledged the long-term need for remote human operators. https://fudzilla.com/news/automotive...ssible-for-now

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