Borepatch helpfully linked to this article regarding to the pedestrian killed by an autonomous Uber vehicle in Arizona. According to the cops, who reviewed the Uber car’s dash cam, it’s unlikely a human driver would have been able to avoid the pedestrian.
I understand why Borepatch distrusts them, but I still believe that the self-driving car will be as revolutionary as the car itself was. Yes, it will destroy some industries. If history is any teacher, the technology will also lead to the rise of brand new industries.
And maybe finally kill the stupid passenger/commuter rail proponents.
March 27, 2018 at 9:14 am
You may be right, but more on this story is emerging.
https://borepatch.blogspot.com/2018/03/more-on-fatal-uber-self-driving-car.html