On 12/3/2024 3:29 PM, EV List Lackey via EV wrote:
I'm not just talking about Tesla. This applies to all attempts to remotely
control "autonomous" vehicles.
You make it sound like the "Autonomous" part doesn't, and can't exist.
It does exist, and it's getting better fast. I use it. A lot.
The existing Robo taxis from non-tesla shops have human drivers - for
the (frequent) odd cases that the car can't handle itself. They are NOT
being remotely driven all the time. The remote is used when the car
gets into a situation it can't handle, which usually means "Stopped
somewhere due to weird circumstances". It does not mean "ask for help
because it's currently flying upside down through the air".
I'm quite sure that Tesla is hiring "drivers" because this is a NEW
PRODUCT being rolled out for the first time - AND they want it to go well.
It's called being careful, and being able to prevent a public relations
disaster. They really don't want a litigation nightmare.
Planning to handle unexpected events is generally considered a good idea.
FSD is damn good already, and I don't even have the latest version.
Yes, it's not perfect. Though it appears to be a better driver than
many people I see on the road.
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