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Fun watching this project develop. Maybe by 2020 this can be a reality?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=csvt6JBAwBk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=csvt6JBAwBk
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the development and potential deployment of Google’s self-driving car technology, particularly its functionality in urban environments and under various driving conditions. Participants explore the implications of autonomous driving in scenarios such as adverse weather, unpredictable human behavior, and the influence of commercial interests on routing decisions.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory
- Debate/contested
- Conceptual clarification
Main Points Raised
- Some participants express optimism about the timeline for self-driving cars becoming a reality, suggesting 2020 as a potential target.
- Concerns are raised about how self-driving cars will function in adverse conditions, such as bad weather and stop-and-go traffic, with questions about their ability to cope without leaving passengers stranded.
- Participants discuss the challenges posed by unpredictable human drivers, including texting and erratic behavior, and how these factors may affect the performance of autonomous vehicles.
- There are inquiries about the car's decision-making process in critical situations, such as avoiding animals on the road or navigating extreme road conditions.
- Some participants speculate on the potential influence of advertising on routing decisions made by the car, questioning whether it would prioritize routes based on billboard visibility and commercial interests.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants express a range of views, with no consensus reached on the effectiveness of self-driving cars in complex urban environments or the ethical implications of commercial routing decisions.
Contextual Notes
The discussion highlights uncertainties regarding the technology's capabilities in various driving scenarios and the potential impact of external factors such as advertising on routing algorithms.
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256bits
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They should show how the thing functions is adverse conditions, or does it just shut down and leave one stranded when it can't cope ( if it can't ). Weather conditions and stop and go traffic are two difficult scenarios I can think of where a driverless car would take some of the stress out of driving.
They could, if they haven't thought of it already, just put a girl like that in the video in each car and it would be ready to go on production TODAY. Ha ha.
They could, if they haven't thought of it already, just put a girl like that in the video in each car and it would be ready to go on production TODAY. Ha ha.
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Borg
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The indecisive bicyclist is a good test. The real test will be the poor driving skills of other drivers. I wonder how it handles these driving situations?
Other drivers texting or talking on the phone resulting in inconsistent speeds and weaving - sometimes to the point of swerving directly at other cars.
Cars running red lights or stop signs.
Extreme road conditions like black ice, flooded roads, or washed out roads.
Animals running into the road. I really wonder about this one. If the car doesn't have time to stop, will it drive off the road and hit a tree? What if there are animals and pedesterians in the area at the same time. Where will it decide to go?
Since they're testing in California, I guess they've taken this into account already.
http://colorlines.com/assets_c/2011/02/streetsigns-border_crossers_sandiego-thumb-250x167-2367.jpg
Once they have all those figured out, they should test the cars in Russia.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRWtf0000e0
Other drivers texting or talking on the phone resulting in inconsistent speeds and weaving - sometimes to the point of swerving directly at other cars.
Cars running red lights or stop signs.
Extreme road conditions like black ice, flooded roads, or washed out roads.
Animals running into the road. I really wonder about this one. If the car doesn't have time to stop, will it drive off the road and hit a tree? What if there are animals and pedesterians in the area at the same time. Where will it decide to go?
Since they're testing in California, I guess they've taken this into account already.
http://colorlines.com/assets_c/2011/02/streetsigns-border_crossers_sandiego-thumb-250x167-2367.jpg
Once they have all those figured out, they should test the cars in Russia.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRWtf0000e0
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Being that this is Google...will the car take you on the route it sees as best based on passing the billboards that people are willing to pay the most to have seen? 
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No, but billboard prices will depend on the number of cars passing by and their relevance for the target group ;).Highspeed said:Being that this is Google...will the car take you on the route it sees as best based on passing the billboards that people are willing to pay the most to have seen?
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