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36. Take a bus if you don't want to drive yourself. Until then, Volvo is going to need

Reply to Scootaloo (Reply #34)

Sat Apr 2, 2016, 02:10 PM

Apr 2016

to wait until its product works in the real world

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American Roads Are So Terrible Computer Software In Self-Driving Cars Can�t Even Find The Lanes [View all] marmar Apr 2016 OP

Sorry, but that money had to go for a 4.4 billion dollar destroyer that can capsize easily. Rex Apr 2016 #1

And a Clinton presidency would need a bigger defense budget. Just sayin'. nm rhett o rick Apr 2016 #11

Rome has to either fall or rebuild itself. Rex Apr 2016 #14

My money is on fall. The greed of capitalism will kill the goose. The Clintons and the rhett o rick Apr 2016 #16

I'm sticking with rebuild, just because I ran out of negativity during Bush-Cheney. Rex Apr 2016 #19

I thought rebuild during the Bush administration but Obama killed that dream. He has a nice smile, rhett o rick Apr 2016 #25

I don't think we ever recovered from the JFK/MLK assassinations. Rex Apr 2016 #43

I am convinced awoke_in_2003 Apr 2016 #64

it's easier to make Americans want to spend money to kill foreigners Scootaloo Apr 2016 #27

That is what really is disturbing, it defies common sense. Rex Apr 2016 #42

And the Bernie Sanders presidency would provide more jobs retrowire Apr 2016 #37

I'll be happy to vote for him. I like the idea that a socialist would be in charge. Rex Apr 2016 #44

I'm having the same problem Skink Apr 2016 #2

Philly! oy! of course a factor in our infrastructure stinking is BECAUSE the cons always say MisterP Apr 2016 #3

The better the condition of the roads, the more people will bike. n/t Herman4747 Apr 2016 #4

Not a problem. That's what wide mirrors on big-ass pick-ups are for. nm rhett o rick Apr 2016 #17

blame to road instead of admitting the technology lacks the basic ability Press Virginia Apr 2016 #5

Frequently I (an experienced human) also find identifying lanes difficult. phantom power Apr 2016 #8

But you're able to navigate the road Press Virginia Apr 2016 #9

But you have the cognitive capacity and problem solving skills to assess the situation... JVS Apr 2016 #62

Maybe true, but the roads are still bollocksed up. marmar Apr 2016 #12

Then you might have to drive yourself Press Virginia Apr 2016 #13

One might think you would be concerned that our roads look like they're paved with smeltery slag Scootaloo Apr 2016 #29

And yet my car and its driver are still able to function as planned Press Virginia Apr 2016 #31

And I can live off dumpster-diving. I'd rather have a stable pantry of good food, though Scootaloo Apr 2016 #34

Take a bus if you don't want to drive yourself. Until then, Volvo is going to need Press Virginia Apr 2016 #36

I think you're making a very strong effort to completely miss the point. Scootaloo Apr 2016 #54

No. Volvo has created a car that can't actually function with existing roads Press Virginia Apr 2016 #57

And hte fact remains that our roads are in very poor condition across the nation Scootaloo Apr 2016 #61

No, they're actually not. Press Virginia Apr 2016 #67

I'm less concerned with volvo's needs than you are Press Virginia Apr 2016 #52

But the larger point of the piece... marmar Apr 2016 #38

oh please. Volvo's shit doesn't work. Where are these crumbling roads Press Virginia Apr 2016 #48

Way to miss a point. marmar Apr 2016 #49

im not missing anything. The real world doesn't work the same way as Press Virginia Apr 2016 #50

Distinction without a difference. nm rhett o rick Apr 2016 #26

LOL, it will happen, much quicker than you think! Nt Logical Apr 2016 #63

Kerssemakers was going to show off a car's ability ... JustABozoOnThisBus Apr 2016 #6

Ding ding ding! You win the thread! Indydem Apr 2016 #35

They could solve their navigation problem kentauros Apr 2016 #40

They still need some sort of optical recognition in addition to navigation. JustABozoOnThisBus Apr 2016 #45

Many, many roads are not painted in residential neighborhoods. Nye Bevan Apr 2016 #7

The thing about driving is that people are already as good as they'll ever get at it Fumesucker Apr 2016 #66

I guess he comes from a country that gives a shit about infrastructure. nt killbotfactory Apr 2016 #10

That looks like many of the roads here in Massachusetts tymorial Apr 2016 #15

We're building roads over in Afghanistan so we don't have to build them over here. EmperorHasNoClothes Apr 2016 #18

Perfectly stated. DamnYankeeInHouston Apr 2016 #21

So I guess self-driving off road vehicles are a ways in the future ToxMarz Apr 2016 #20

This is an example of either a design oversight or the fact the technology is still in its infancy. Humanist_Activist Apr 2016 #22

But what about the CEOs? Oneironaut Apr 2016 #23

It's the same way we treat many of our people. Roughly 99%. n/t jtuck004 Apr 2016 #24

Republican solution: Emergency tax cuts for the rich. Spitfire of ATJ Apr 2016 #28

If a human driver can understand where to drive AgerolanAmerican Apr 2016 #30

Welcome to America! Fumesucker Apr 2016 #53

What's ironic is Americans love their cars; roads, not so much. Hmm, strange isn't it. YOHABLO Apr 2016 #32

Thank you! I live in Los Angeles... SoapBox Apr 2016 #33

People can find the lane, and driving is the most prominent job for men Android3.14 Apr 2016 #39

You have obviously never driven in New York City Fumesucker Apr 2016 #55

As if this will stop the madness. chapdrum Apr 2016 #41

Nutshell: "What kind of [super]power can�t even afford to keep its own infrastructure up?" n/t Beartracks Apr 2016 #46

All that money we spend going to meaningless war could be spent on our infrastructure. Initech Apr 2016 #47

And good luck where I live where roads are not even paved. longship Apr 2016 #51

I wouldn't trust a bunch of people I know to drive in conditions like that Fumesucker Apr 2016 #56

Here: FS enjoy! longship Apr 2016 #58

On whacky song deserves another Fumesucker Apr 2016 #59

Example central scrutinizer Apr 2016 #60

OMFG! That guy couldn't make it, BUT I CAN!! nt longship Apr 2016 #65

If self driving cars are so reliant on lane lines, they could be caused to crash with paint. Thor_MN Apr 2016 #68

I kind'a like the idea myself. Heeeeers Johnny Apr 2016 #69

Oh fuck him! Heeeeers Johnny Apr 2016 #70