First Tesla Autopilot Death

[OwlHoot]

Apparently the car did have some kind of forward radar or laser ranging device. But this only detected, or the car only took note of, objects in a horizontal plane (parallel to the car's frame). So this artic that pulled out of nowhere, being higher than the car (well, not entirely higher unfortunately!) was literally "off the radar".

[MrMarkyMark]

Apparently the car did have some kind of forward radar or laser ranging device. But this only detected, or the car only took note of, objects in a horizontal plane (parallel to the car's frame). So this artic that pulled out of nowhere, being higher than the car (well, not entirely higher unfortunately!) was literally "off the radar".

Maybe, they should call Suity and get him to have a look at it

[vetran]

Apparently the car did have some kind of forward radar or laser ranging device. But this only detected, or the car only took note of, objects in a horizontal plane (parallel to the car's frame). So this artic that pulled out of nowhere, being higher than the car (well, not entirely higher unfortunately!) was literally "off the radar".

first lesson, pretty obvious in hindsight.

[BrilloPad]

Rise of the machines.

I am going to throw away my calculator just in case.....

[MrMarkyMark]

FTFY

Rise of the machines.

I am going to throw away all of my electrical / electronic items and don my tin hat just in case.....

[Hobosapien]

BTW why is this news now, the car crashed in May?

It's Gove's buddy Murdoch trawling for any bad news about May.

[woohoo]

Driverless cars seems pointless when the Russians are developing teleportation. Should be ready any day now..

Beam me up, prime minister - BBC News

[northernladuk]

BTW why is this news now, the car crashed in May?

They were worried if they released it too early some pillock wouldn't understand/misread it and think a bridge was involved.

[AtW]

1) Very irresponsible for Tesla to push this totally not ready for prime time autonomous driving - their USP is electic car rather than autonomous car, it's too soon, especially with radars not being up to the task

2) Totally stupid for the users to activate it and not fully control road, personally I don't even use cruise control - DRIVER MUST be in control at all times in the vehicle

[Danglekt]

I like the fact the autopilot didn't notice the collision, or that the roof had been ripped off. But then still managed to crash.

I'd imagine half the sensors getting ripped out might mess up the system somewhat....

Still a huge fan - the guy should have stood on the brake. That said, if a lorry pulled out on anyone at highway speeds there is no guarantee youd be ok.