/dev/null Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 https://techcrunch.com/2019/04/22/tesla-plans-to-launch-a-robotaxi-network-in-2020/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 ‘Westworld...where nothing can go wrong...go wrong...go wrong...’ * Then again, it was Richard Benjamin the robots were after. He always struck me as deserving a slug or two. ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 (edited) Edited April 24, 2019 by ShadyBillsFan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 3 minutes ago, ShadyBillsFan said: Interesting how much the robot resembles Robert Picardo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nextmanup Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 Hopefully auto driving cars will kill all non-car-enthusiast drivers in a relatively short amount of time, soon. Leaving the Earth free for us car geeks to reclaim the roads with ICEs and no speed limits. One can dream! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeviF Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 This ***** makes me uneasy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mead107 Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 Can they make the driver look like Bernie Sanders? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhoTom Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 1 hour ago, LeviF91 said: This ***** makes me uneasy. Watching a driver pay more attention to their phone than the road makes me uneasy. Twenty years ago, I'd have been opposed to autonomous vehicles. I've changed my tune on that. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marv's Neighbor Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 On 4/24/2019 at 7:44 AM, Ridgewaycynic2013 said: Interesting how much the robot resembles Robert Picardo. Looks like the robots have a dress code too! What a nice touch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
\GoBillsInDallas/ Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 On 4/24/2019 at 5:25 AM, /dev/null said: Tesla plans robotaxi network in 2020 Of course, this assumes that Tesla will still be in business in 2020: https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2019/04/24/tesla-lost-million-first-quarter-model-problems/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
\GoBillsInDallas/ Posted May 10, 2019 Share Posted May 10, 2019 Speaking of Teslas... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marv's Neighbor Posted May 10, 2019 Share Posted May 10, 2019 On 4/24/2019 at 4:17 PM, mead107 said: Can they make the driver look like Bernie Sanders? Suuuure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted May 10, 2019 Share Posted May 10, 2019 25 minutes ago, \GoBillsInDallas/ said: Speaking of Teslas... Armatures. I was doing that chit in the early 80's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted May 10, 2019 Share Posted May 10, 2019 On 4/24/2019 at 3:14 PM, LeviF91 said: This ***** makes me uneasy. really? I cant wait. With the tech (LIDAR) becoming cheaper and more available 2 Quote The development curve is similar to Moore’s Law in computer chips: Every 18 months, lidar sensor resolution doubles and the price drops by half. “That whole cost curve and drive of volume is what’s opening new industries,” Bertini said in an interview, before learning of Waymo’s plans. “Right now the market can support more lidar manufacturers because the demand is outpacing supply. That’s why you’re seeing elevated prices.” 1 Quote The closest comparable sensor made by Veloydne—the recently unveiled VelaDome short-range lidar—is priced at roughly $4,000 Consider the $4,000 cost was $75K just 2 years ago, and you see where this is headed. I think in less than 5 years, every car sold will be electric and self-driving..and robotaxi's like Lyft and Uber autonomous cars mean car sales fall through the floor, as do oil stocks and countries that have economies based on oil. 90 percent of vehicle traffic will be autonomous. Can't wait for this stuff , now so my 9 hour drive to Buffalo for home games means I can watch the lady on pornhub and do stuff! that will make me go blind!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeviF Posted May 10, 2019 Share Posted May 10, 2019 2 minutes ago, plenzmd1 said: really? I cant wait. With the tech (LIDAR) becoming cheaper and more available Consider the $4,000 cost was $75K just 2 years ago, and you see where this is headed. I think in less than 5 years, every car sold will be electric and self-driving..and robotaxi's like Lyft and Uber autonomous cars mean car sales fall through the floor, as do oil stocks and countries that have economies based on oil. 90 percent of vehicle traffic will be autonomous. Can't wait for this stuff , now so my 9 hour drive to Buffalo for home games means I can watch the lady on pornhub and do stuff! that will make me go blind!! If you think humans are bad, just wait until you see unfettered, self-sustaining AI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted May 10, 2019 Share Posted May 10, 2019 (edited) 3 minutes ago, LeviF91 said: If you think humans are bad, just wait until you see unfettered, self-sustaining AI. that is the big unknown..and the ethical dilemma many companies face when talking about AI. But self driving electric cars that i can call on a moment's notice so i no longer have to own a car??? That's heaven in my book. I have a 2016 Tahoe, and a 2017 Explorer..and I can almost bet they will be the last cars I ever own...it will be much easier and cheaper to ride on demand Edited May 10, 2019 by plenzmd1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeviF Posted May 10, 2019 Share Posted May 10, 2019 9 minutes ago, plenzmd1 said: that is the big unknown..and the ethical dilemma many companies face when talking about AI. But self driving electric cars that i can call on a moment's notice so i no longer have to own a car??? That's heaven in my book. I have a 2016 Tahoe, and a 2017 Explorer..and I can almost bet they will be the last cars I ever own...it will be much easier and cheaper to ride on demand The road to hell is paved with the bodies of people run down by their own intelligent self-driving electric cars. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted May 10, 2019 Share Posted May 10, 2019 19 minutes ago, plenzmd1 said: Can't wait for this stuff , now so my 9 hour drive to Buffalo for home games means I can watch the lady on pornhub and do stuff! that will make me go blind!! You look at the sun whilst trying to view porn? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thenorthremembers Posted May 10, 2019 Share Posted May 10, 2019 Saw a Tesla on the road for the first time ever last week. Until then I thought both the cars, and Elon Musk were a creation of Hollywood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted May 10, 2019 Share Posted May 10, 2019 18 minutes ago, thenorthremembers said: Saw a Tesla on the road for the first time ever last week. Until then I thought both the cars, and Elon Musk were a creation of Hollywood. Maybe I just started paying more attention, but I’m surprised how often I see them around town. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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