Uber Driverless Cars

[james.hendrickson]

Hi guys,

Just wanted to weigh in on this - its not clear me that driverless cars are ready for current road conditions. For example, how would they do under highly rutted roads/snowy conditions, etc.

Also, what about areas where there is little wireless coverage? My understanding is a lot of these cars depend on wireless communication to navigate. What they move into an area where there isn't this capability? For example, I live in Oregon and in many parts of the western half of the state there just isn't good wifi.

[DaveInPgh]

Hi guys,

Just wanted to weigh in on this - its not clear me that driverless cars are ready for current road conditions. For example, how would they do under highly rutted roads/snowy conditions, etc.

Also, what about areas where there is little wireless coverage? My understanding is a lot of these cars depend on wireless communication to navigate. What they move into an area where there isn't this capability? For example, I live in Oregon and in many parts of the western half of the state there just isn't good wifi.

Road conditions is one of the main reasons Uber chose Pittsburgh for their testing. A lot of hills and slippery roads in the winter.

[Spiffster]

As a motorcyclist I welcome the day of driverless cars. Sure the technology needs more work before its ready for mainstream use, but Ill take half-baked driverless tech over your average driver any day.
Also, the Tesla autopilot is NOT self driving tech, and they make it pretty damn clear that (despite the terribly misleading name) you need to be attentive and have your hands on the wheel at all times. IMO they should not be held responsible for those who abuse the technology.

[LivingAlmostLarge]

My DH will be one of the first I bet to get in on leasing a driverless car. Better for everyone around him. That will be out indulgence.