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Originally Posted by Milfer
it is nothing more a marketing gimmick
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Not at all - this is real. And it started back around 2005 I think. Look up "Darpa Challenge" and "Self driving car". It was really exciting to watch.
Tesla now has "Co Pilot" for the Model S and will soon be updating their software for self driving as soon as it becomes legal here in Canada. I can't wait.
Self-driving will be fantastic. Here's why:
- Your car can valet-park itself.
- Your car can drive you home when you're too tired, or drunk.
- Self driving cars are a lot safer than people-driven cars.
I *love* to driving, and the thought of handing the wheel over to a robot is kind of scary sometimes. But last week I was driving home from a long trip and found myself wishing for it.
Cyberdyne is getting closer and closer every day.