Another way to get there.

[bobcat]

A remote chauffeur is a different approach instead of an onboard driving computer.
Most of our driving experience is visual, though not entirely.
On properly equipped vehicles with multiple cameras, you could summon a remote driver to drive your vehicle for you.
It could save lives and huge fines for those who have been drinking.
It could take your car to get it washed, refueled, do pick up's and drop-off's, drive if you're too tired or sleepy, or take you to appointments, or serve as a solution for those who are blind or visually impaired.
You call up the service with a cell phone, and they take over.
It does have limitations, and is in it's infancy, but those may be overcome with time and technology.

 

[Aunt Bea]

Drone technology?

I would give it a try if it wasn’t too costly.

I read about something similar where a vehicle would drive itself until it approached a congested urban area and then a remote driver would take over.

I’m waiting for one of the major airlines to come up with something similar for cargo and ultimately passenger planes.

 

[VaughanJB]

A remote chauffeur is a different approach instead of an onboard driving computer.
Most of our driving experience is visual, though not entirely.
On properly equipped vehicles with multiple cameras, you could summon a remote driver to drive your vehicle for you.
It could save lives and huge fines for those who have been drinking.
It could take your car to get it washed, refueled, do pick up's and drop-off's, drive if you're too tired or sleepy, or take you to appointments, or serve as a solution for those who are blind or visually impaired.
You call up the service with a cell phone, and they take over.
It does have limitations, and is in it's infancy, but those may be overcome with time and technology.

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Not sure I see the ultimate point in this. Automated driving vehicles are a thing already, and while they're relatively early in terms of development, surely they're the future - not this.

Which reminds me. I saw a video today of a flat (as it very close the ground) robot being used in China. Essentially, this robot moves around car parks. Whenever it finds a car that is badly parked (sticking out too far, not within the lines) is moves beneath the vehicle and lifts it up. It's strong enough to then move the car into a proper spot.

The world is going to be a crazy place in 100 years.

 

[bobcat]

Not sure I see the ultimate point in this. Automated driving vehicles are a thing already, and while they're relatively early in terms of development, surely they're the future - not this.

Which reminds me. I saw a video today of a flat (as it very close the ground) robot being used in China. Essentially, this robot moves around car parks. Whenever it finds a car that is badly parked (sticking out too far, not within the lines) is moves beneath the vehicle and lifts it up. It's strong enough to then move the car into a proper spot.

The world is going to be a crazy place in 100 years.

From what I could gather, I think the reasons for the remote chauffeur is that it is much cheaper initially than a fully onboard computer. Also, one of the drawbacks of AI's and computers is intuitive decision making. They are much better than humans at crunching numbers and data, but lag way behind in figuring out things and implementing rapidly innovative solutions.

For instance, we can sense what another person might be doing and make judgment calls without having all the facts. This edge can help us safely negotiate the chaos of our roads and make shortcuts in decision making that works out pretty well in the long run.

Then there is the issue of trust. Though some may feel comfortable with a computer driving you down a crowded freeway at 65 MPH, not all will. Some may choose to trust an actual person to take over.

I think you are right that fully autonomous driving will most likely be able to match most humans, but we are still probably at least 10 years away from that. I think we will get there though eventually. So for now, this may be a gap filler.

 

[Paco Dennis]

Here what perplexity.ai found when asked :

How is the progress going to develop a fully automated car?


Answer
The development of fully automated cars is progressing steadily, but full autonomy is still several years away. Here's an overview of the current state and expected progress:

Current State​

• Most vehicles on the road today offer Level 2 autonomy, with some advanced models reaching Level 3
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• Waymo, a leader in autonomous vehicle technology, operates a fleet of nearly 800 self-driving vehicles in California and Phoenix
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• Tesla continues to develop its "Full Self-Driving" system, currently at a Level 2-plus capability
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Expected Progress​

• By 2030, 12% of new passenger cars are projected to be sold with Level 3+ autonomous technologies
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• Full automation (Level 5) is not expected until around 2035, according to industry predictions
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Key Advancements​

1. Enhanced Sensor Technology:
   • 2024 models feature improved advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) with more sophisticated adaptive cruise control and lane-keeping assist
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   • Lidar sensors are playing a pivotal role in autonomous vehicle development
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2. Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning:
   • AI algorithms are improving vehicles' ability to perceive and interpret their surroundings
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   • Machine learning is enhancing decision-making capabilities in complex driving scenarios
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3. Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) Communication:
   • V2X technology enables vehicles to communicate with other cars, infrastructure, and pedestrians, improving safety and traffic flow
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4. Computing Power:
   • More powerful processors are being developed to handle the increased data from sensors and make real-time driving decisions
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5. 5G Technology:
   • The rollout of 5G networks is crucial for enabling fast and reliable communication for autonomous vehicles
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While fully autonomous cars are still in development, consumers can expect to see more advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) in mainstream vehicles, including hands-free highway driving and sophisticated parking automation
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