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notadmblnd

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8. can they load and unload themselves too?

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Fri Oct 23, 2015, 08:44 PM

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Will self driving trucks cause another recession? [View all] peapodsss Oct 2015 OP

?? Duckhunter935 Oct 2015 #1

the most common job accross several states is a truck driver peapodsss Oct 2015 #5

I'm not sure. Chan790 Oct 2015 #92

I have no idea what this is about. haikugal Oct 2015 #2

I'm not the OP, but let me help Algernon Moncrieff Oct 2015 #12

Ok, thanks... haikugal Oct 2015 #34

Your map needs a title or legend. Brickbat Oct 2015 #3

it was the most common job held by state, i just linked directly to the article instead. peapodsss Oct 2015 #6

Not at first you didn't... haikugal Oct 2015 #35

My opinion: Short Run - No Algernon Moncrieff Oct 2015 #4

Link to the story, below Agnosticsherbet Oct 2015 #7

can they load and unload themselves too? notadmblnd Oct 2015 #8

no, but that does not matter peapodsss Oct 2015 #10

All my drivers loaded and unloaded their own trucks notadmblnd Oct 2015 #14

true however peapodsss Oct 2015 #18

but they will suffer breakdowns notadmblnd Oct 2015 #22

true again peapodsss Oct 2015 #25

No, car repair doesn't usually work that way either notadmblnd Oct 2015 #28

Are you in the industry? A HERETIC I AM Oct 2015 #38

Uhm, to answer your question they would detect the obstacles and react faster than humans. Humanist_Activist Oct 2015 #70

I was an on-call "lumper" for Walmart Art_from_Ark Oct 2015 #57

Well, probably some could be designed to, but I'm guessing Erich Bloodaxe BSN Oct 2015 #11

The technology already exists.n/t Taitertots Oct 2015 #65

so the driverless hi-lo and the non- human guided pallet jack notadmblnd Oct 2015 #67

I do not believe the hype ... Old Union Guy Oct 2015 #9

Coming? peapodsss Oct 2015 #13

I don't think they will be popular notadmblnd Oct 2015 #17

"Human" drivers will not be able to get insurance before Darb Oct 2015 #39

Nope, I don't get it. notadmblnd Oct 2015 #58

They don't need to be perfect, just better than humans, you also overestimate... Humanist_Activist Oct 2015 #61

I never said anything about them being better or worse notadmblnd Oct 2015 #66

Of course you are crystal clear. You are also wrong. Humanist_Activist Oct 2015 #69

OK. I guess we'll see in 5 years notadmblnd Oct 2015 #78

More like 10. In the next five I expect truck to still have human "backup" drivers... Humanist_Activist Oct 2015 #81

The OP was all in a panic in regards to 5 years notadmblnd Oct 2015 #88

The panic might be unwarranted. The issue is long term unemployability... Humanist_Activist Oct 2015 #90

The tech doesn't have to be perfect, just better than human drivers NickB79 Oct 2015 #63

also don't 'see how it could happen that soon and without treestar Oct 2015 #74

These computers would be programmed to react to situations much faster and... Humanist_Activist Oct 2015 #84

The machines would have no awareness notadmblnd Oct 2015 #89

On occasion, and redundancies can be built in. n/t Humanist_Activist Oct 2015 #91

Well then that would add to their costs notadmblnd Oct 2015 #94

Who said you will be given a choice? Unless you are willing to pay out the nose... Humanist_Activist Oct 2015 #46

In 1900 expert said flight was 1000 years away. Technology happens even if you don't believe in it. Logical Oct 2015 #15

Yeah, well, in 1950 they told us we'd all be living in this age like the Jetsons too notadmblnd Oct 2015 #21

the difference is peapodsss Oct 2015 #23

and software licenses aren't cheep and the liability insurance for these vehicles will be astronomic notadmblnd Oct 2015 #26

i think you are underestimating peapodsss Oct 2015 #27

And I think you are over estimating the reliability of hardware and software. notadmblnd Oct 2015 #29

No, he is not. It is you that is mistaken. Darb Oct 2015 #40

No estimates needed 1.8 million miles. No at fault accidents whatthehey Oct 2015 #108

So? Your point is? notadmblnd Oct 2015 #109

LOL, it was a cartoon, not a prediction. In 2020 self driving cars will be driving with you. nt Logical Oct 2015 #31

Well sure people predicted things like robots and flying machines notadmblnd Oct 2015 #36

Not overnight, but over the next decade or so, yes. Also a note, the problem with the predictions... Humanist_Activist Oct 2015 #47

My point was that we have these things notadmblnd Oct 2015 #49

Its not a matter of people liking them, but whether trucking companies and insurance companies... Humanist_Activist Oct 2015 #59

Who will fuel the truck? B Calm Oct 2015 #60

There have been demonstrations of automated refueling stations.... Humanist_Activist Oct 2015 #64

This is actually probably the wrong question. Chan790 Oct 2015 #96

Who will do the pre trip inspection? Who will hook up the trailer? Who will crank up B Calm Oct 2015 #105

Let's see. Chan790 Oct 2015 #106

Well I guess all those truck drivers the OP is so worried about notadmblnd Oct 2015 #62

Still they have to serve Humans in some way treestar Oct 2015 #104

this is OT, but what an interesting post! renate Oct 2015 #100

I'm psycho notadmblnd Oct 2015 #102

Oh geez. The flying car thing again. Chan790 Oct 2015 #95

Man, people read into what I write everything except what I write. notadmblnd Oct 2015 #97

I agree with you. B Calm Oct 2015 #19

You can't stop progress. nt Logical Oct 2015 #16

I don't think we should stop progress. peapodsss Oct 2015 #20

It will be a slow progression I assume. nt Logical Oct 2015 #32

Is it progress? Throd Oct 2015 #82

Well, like cars vs. horses and plane vs trains and lights vs candles. nt Logical Oct 2015 #87

Here's the image you want to post, at the 2014 point... onehandle Oct 2015 #24

The most common job in Utah is software developer? oberliner Oct 2015 #30

That is excluding Manager Other and Salesperson Other n/t Matt_R Oct 2015 #50

it won't affect CEOs or hedge fund managers TheFarseer Oct 2015 #33

If you bought it, it came off the back of a truck... cherokeeprogressive Oct 2015 #37

Driverless trucks?! RichVRichV Oct 2015 #41

Excuse me, but..... A HERETIC I AM Oct 2015 #42

I was saying that as a joke. Obviously I hit a nerve. RichVRichV Oct 2015 #43

Next time you experience a trucker not moving over for you.... A HERETIC I AM Oct 2015 #44

That's not cool. You should do the right thing and get out the way ecstatic Oct 2015 #52

For the great majority of driving situations following the law is the safest course Fumesucker Oct 2015 #53

The right thing is for the merging traffic to handle that task properly A HERETIC I AM Oct 2015 #55

Basic income is 100% necessary. joshcryer Oct 2015 #45

I'm glad I'm specialized in a customer service type of job, with a little bit of administration... Humanist_Activist Oct 2015 #48

It'll kill NASCAR for sure! jberryhill Oct 2015 #51

Driverless racing! CJCRANE Oct 2015 #54

I'll bet you loved this.... jberryhill Oct 2015 #101

First they came for the IT folks............seriously (yes, I am an IT folk who lost out to djean111 Oct 2015 #56

Actually, first they came for the factory workers Populist_Prole Oct 2015 #76

I just used that example because I am familiar with it, not because I have class bias. djean111 Oct 2015 #77

Not accusing YOU of class bias: just trying to keep the narrative correct Populist_Prole Oct 2015 #79

Now if all we need is robots to get rid of CEO's and inventors. B Calm Oct 2015 #68

Actually that might be a good idea, the stock market is largely automated... Humanist_Activist Oct 2015 #71

I've said for long time what was needed has an H1-CEO Visa Thor_MN Oct 2015 #98

Is there any explanation about how that is even possible? treestar Oct 2015 #72

I don't know workinclasszero Oct 2015 #73

What happens when hackers gain access to these autonomous vehicles workinclasszero Oct 2015 #75

I can see laid off, pissed off truck drivers going into truck stops and pulling fifth wheel hitches B Calm Oct 2015 #85

R for Edit #2 laundry_queen Oct 2015 #80

Right now what's more certain is that autonomous trucks are made to follow a human truck driver AZ Progressive Oct 2015 #83

A lot of people are talking about this. What do we do, they ask, when PatrickforO Oct 2015 #86

The horse-drawn buggy manufacturers are going to be upset. backscatter712 Oct 2015 #93

Almost certainly; plus think of the motels, gas stations, insurers who'll go bust frizzled Oct 2015 #99

No worries Califonz Oct 2015 #103

Yep, and it is not just truck drivers. Live and Learn Oct 2015 #107