cars that drive themselves

RiCharlie · 02-21-2012, 02:07 PM

Remember that story i posted about a guy in the future that had a car that drove itself?

New Story

Well guess what..its coming true.

Maybe the new Z will drive all by itself and the only difference between auto and manual is that in manual you get to chose the destination whereas in auto the computer does it for you based on its analysis of your lifestyle!

Bottom Line - Nevada first state to authorize driverless cars

Jordo! · 02-21-2012, 02:37 PM

I thought BMW already had something like this in the works -- swear I saw this on top gear.

I'm sure they'll be on the road soon enough -- there's already bits and pieces of the tech in new cars.

Cmike2780 · 02-22-2012, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Jordo!

I thought BMW already had something like this in the works -- swear I saw this on top gear.

I'm sure they'll be on the road soon enough -- there's already bits and pieces of the tech in new cars.

There have been several car companies, the military and a few research labs that have been engineering autonimous cars, including the BMW seen on Top Gear. The system google has implemented is farther advanced however, allowing for variables outside of a track. A team of Stafford grads ran a self driving Audi TTS up Pikes Peak back in '10.

It's gonna trickle down eventually. Audi and other high end companies are already bringing out cars that can partially control the car with advanced cruise control systems. Audi has the "traffic jam assist" coming soon....Nissan meanwhile, will soon have acceleration suppression technology, womp womp.

daisuke149 · 02-22-2012, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Cmike2780

There have been several car companies, the military and a few research labs that have been engineering autonimous cars, including the BMW seen on Top Gear. The system google has implemented is farther advanced however, allowing for variables outside of a track. A team of Stafford grads ran a self driving Audi TTS up Pikes Peak back in '10.

It's gonna trickle down eventually. Audi and other high end companies are already bringing out cars that can partially control the car with advanced cruise control systems. Audi has the "traffic jam assist" coming soon....Nissan meanwhile, will soon have acceleration suppression technology, womp womp.

don't forget volvo's demonstration of "our car can see an object in front of you, notice your not paying attention and brake for you" system they showed on top gear too

KillerBee370 · 02-21-2012, 02:38 PM

Eventually (not in our lifetime) the world will be a very dull and "safe" place controlled largely by predetermined computer controled guidance. People will call it "economical" and "prudent" but it will prove to undue much of human adventure and spirit.

It'll be like that big spaceship in the movie Wall-E or the world of i-Robot.

nmjaxx9 · 02-21-2012, 03:33 PM

Honestly I dont see the point of a car that drives itself, isnt part of the reason why you drive your car, is to enjoy it? If a car drives it self, it would be like taking a taxi or a bus, no fun.

Jordo! · 02-21-2012, 07:10 PM

It would be nice to have that option, tho. Sleepy commutes to work, for example.

Actually the way some people drive, I might feel safer knowing R2D2 was at the helm

daisuke149 · 02-21-2012, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by nmjaxx9

Honestly I dont see the point of a car that drives itself, isnt part of the reason why you drive your car, is to enjoy it? If a car drives it self, it would be like taking a taxi or a bus, no fun.

uhh being that we are on an enthusiast site... you may think so..

but to most of the world the car is just a utility to get places or get things done. As is the bicycle... the train.. the airplane... etc.

nmjaxx9 · 02-21-2012, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by daisuke149

uhh being that we are on an enthusiast site... you may think so..

but to most of the world the car is just a utility to get places or get things done. As is the bicycle... the train.. the airplane... etc.

Being we are on an enthusiast site I was referring more to the Z, or a sports car. Im sure people who have a sports car wouldn't want it to drive itself...whats the point of that.

People who see it as a utility or means of transport wasn't what I was getting at.

shadoquad · 02-22-2012, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by daisuke149

uhh being that we are on an enthusiast site... you may think so..

but to most of the world the car is just a utility to get places or get things done. As is the bicycle... the train.. the airplane... etc.

, but it's a shame.

I know people who have said for months that they can't wait until we all have automated commutes.

It makes me sick personally, because I'm an enthusiast, but a lot of people are hailing this invention as a great convenience for their lifestyles.

To be fair, these are people who probably shouldn't drive in the first place. They're "bothered" by their commutes, so they talk on their cell phones, eat, do their makeup, all while driving. Automating those aholes on the road would be safer for us all.

nmjaxx9 · 02-22-2012, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by shadoquad

, but it's a shame.

I know people who have said for months that they can't wait until we all have automated commutes.

It makes me sick personally, because I'm an enthusiast, but a lot of people are hailing this invention as a great convenience for their lifestyles.

To be fair, these are people who probably shouldn't drive in the first place. They're "bothered" by their commutes, so they talk on their cell phones, eat, do their makeup, all while driving. Automating those aholes on the road would be safer for us all.

How is talking on the cellphone and eating a botheration to the driver? Don't see your logic...

Its called multitasking, and im sure even if cars drove themselves people wouldn't stop doing these things.

RiCharlie · 02-22-2012, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by KillerBee370

Eventually (not in our lifetime) the world will be a very dull and "safe" place controlled largely by predetermined computer controled guidance. People will call it "economical" and "prudent" but it will prove to undue much of human adventure and spirit.

It'll be like that big spaceship in the movie Wall-E or the world of i-Robot.

Very true and not a very pleasant thought!

RiCharlie · 02-22-2012, 07:47 AM

I hope you all had a chance to read my story about the distant future when all cars drive themselves...not a very pleasant thought for enthusiasts like us..

daisuke149 · 02-22-2012, 07:54 AM

one of the things i think alot of people arent reading...

some states have passed laws regarding cars that drive themselves etc etc.

basically that a fully auto car, may require almost no license to operate. You can switch to manual mode and take over any time but then you would need a license to do so.

So unless somewhere along the way they pass a law saying that no one can drive in manual mode... its not so bad. I would love to be able to get in a car at 5 am on monday and say airport and not give a **** till i get there... but then on a saturday morning take over and go cruising in the mountains.

The Dimer · 02-22-2012, 09:56 AM

You mean I could drive to out to the bars and have my car drive me back? Sucks for you liver.

02-21-2012, 02:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
RiCharlie Track Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Johnston RI Posts: 857 Drives: 370 Touring Spt A/t Rep Power: 15	cars that drive themselves Remember that story i posted about a guy in the future that had a car that drove itself? New Story Well guess what..its coming true. Maybe the new Z will drive all by itself and the only difference between auto and manual is that in manual you get to chose the destination whereas in auto the computer does it for you based on its analysis of your lifestyle! Bottom Line - Nevada first state to authorize driverless cars Last edited by RiCharlie; 02-21-2012 at 02:10 PM.

02-21-2012, 02:37 PM	#2 (permalink)
Jordo! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: nirvana Posts: 6,394 Drives: 2023 NATM Rep Power: 418	I thought BMW already had something like this in the works -- swear I saw this on top gear. I'm sure they'll be on the road soon enough -- there's already bits and pieces of the tech in new cars. __________________ Enjoy it. Destroy it.

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Jordo! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: nirvana Posts: 6,394 Drives: 2023 NATM Rep Power: 418	It would be nice to have that option, tho. Sleepy commutes to work, for example. Actually the way some people drive, I might feel safer knowing R2D2 was at the helm __________________ Enjoy it. Destroy it.

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KillerBee370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: So Cal baby! Age: 51 Posts: 5,964 Drives: with passion Rep Power: 321	Eventually (not in our lifetime) the world will be a very dull and "safe" place controlled largely by predetermined computer controled guidance. People will call it "economical" and "prudent" but it will prove to undue much of human adventure and spirit. It'll be like that big spaceship in the movie Wall-E or the world of i-Robot.

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nmjaxx9 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Middletown, Ct Posts: 5,853 Drives: 2011 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 25	Honestly I dont see the point of a car that drives itself, isnt part of the reason why you drive your car, is to enjoy it? If a car drives it self, it would be like taking a taxi or a bus, no fun.

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RiCharlie Track Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Johnston RI Posts: 857 Drives: 370 Touring Spt A/t Rep Power: 15	I hope you all had a chance to read my story about the distant future when all cars drive themselves...not a very pleasant thought for enthusiasts like us..

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daisuke149 My *** is famous! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Alpharetta, GA Posts: 4,849 Drives: 2013 Boss 302 PW Rep Power: 31	one of the things i think alot of people arent reading... some states have passed laws regarding cars that drive themselves etc etc. basically that a fully auto car, may require almost no license to operate. You can switch to manual mode and take over any time but then you would need a license to do so. So unless somewhere along the way they pass a law saying that no one can drive in manual mode... its not so bad. I would love to be able to get in a car at 5 am on monday and say airport and not give a **** till i get there... but then on a saturday morning take over and go cruising in the mountains.

02-22-2012, 09:56 AM	#15 (permalink)
The Dimer Track Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Bolingbrook, IL Posts: 632 Drives: 2010 PW 370z Rep Power: 15	You mean I could drive to out to the bars and have my car drive me back? Sucks for you liver.