Thread: Autonomous Vehicles

The idea of a fully autonomous vehicle that isnt connected to the internet, and that doesnt become subject to government control at some time, is folly.

Originally Posted by rammypluge

The idea of a fully autonomous vehicle that isnt connected to the internet, and that doesnt become subject to government control at some time, is folly.

Hang on, so you're saying an autonomous vehicle needs to be connected to the internet all the time? 😆 How the **** is that going to happen when we can't even get decent internet to our homes? 😆😆😆. No internet would preclude them in around 90% of Australia by area...

Autonomous vehicles DO NOT and WILL NOT require an internet connection to run - it's in the software on board. Yes, for updates while parked at home in the garage most likely, but not while driving.

Originally Posted by Mick_Marsh

AI will take over the world.

Well that's a given at some point, but China will take over first.😉

Originally Posted by Homestar

Hang on, so you're saying an autonomous vehicle needs to be connected to the internet all the time? 😆 How the **** is that going to happen when we can't even get decent internet to our homes? 😆😆😆. No internet would preclude them in around 90% of Australia by area...

Autonomous vehicles DO NOT and WILL NOT require an internet connection to run - it's in the software on board. Yes, for updates while parked at home in the garage most likely, but not while driving.

Of course they will, just like all new technology. There will be periods of wifi free operation, but they will be more effective when all systems are active. Most will be a combination of internet, gps tracking and inbuilt cameras and sensors. My 4G mobile internet connection is often better than my home NBN connection. Of course they will be connected and monitoring you, including cameras and microphones in your car ‘for alertness monitoring’ only 👺

And yes a huge % of the Australian continent will be precluded (I hope) not only due to a lack of internet coverage, but also white lines! for the dumb vehicle to follow. Our city-centric world is about to become more so.

There may be endless sensors and cameras to assist with dirt road / off road driving, but I certainly won’t be giving up the steering wheel. And I’ll enjoy being human autonomous more than ever.

Originally Posted by Zeros

Of course they will, just like all new technology. There will be periods of wifi free operation, but they will be more effective when all systems are active. Most will be a combination of internet, gps tracking and inbuilt cameras and sensors. My 4G mobile internet connection is often better than my home NBN connection. Of course they will be connected and monitoring you, including cameras and microphones in your car ‘for alertness monitoring’ only 👺

And yes a huge % of the Australian continent will be precluded (I hope) not only due to a lack of internet coverage, but also white lines! for the dumb vehicle to follow. Our city-centric world is about to become more so.

There may be endless sensors and cameras to assist with dirt road / off road driving, but I certainly won’t be giving up the steering wheel. And I’ll enjoy being human autonomous more than ever.

You would preclude over 90% of Australia by saying that they couldn't go where there is no internet, and current semi autonomous vehicle under test around the world have no requirement to be connected to the internet while travelling. To make this mandatory would halt development in its tracks which clearly wont happen - there's too many rich people with irons in the fire here.

I hope they really enjoy the cities for many years. I don't go there. I won't be affected.

Originally Posted by Homestar

You would preclude over 90% of Australia by saying that they couldn't go where there is no internet, and current semi autonomous vehicle under test around the world have no requirement to be connected to the internet while travelling. To make this mandatory would halt development in its tracks which clearly wont happen - there's too many rich people with irons in the fire here.

Yes that’s right. 90% of the Australian population don’t live on 90% of the continent. Most of the testing is City based for the majority. If anyone thinks autonomous cars won’t be connected automatically to the internet at every opportunity they’re kidding themselves es.

Ah - you said it - every oportunity. Doesn't mean they will be - or will have to be at all times like others have suggested...😉