Originally Posted by
genec
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Of course the counter argument (which I know some of you will jump on) is that AVs do not yet even have as complete a picture as humans, with our well developed eyesight. And yes, this is true, currently. Even with the ability to see in darkness (lidar, radar, and IR) AVs still do not fully "comprehend" the situation before them... but over time, (10+ years) this may become massively improved as processors and software are improved.
True, true and that should be the hope anyone with any common sense. Human oversight obviously is overrated when you see train accidents occurring-- that's an example of not being able to count on humans even when the vehicle is on rails and
right of way is assumed 100% of the time, which you'd think would enable the 'driver' to at least concentrate on maintaining a proper speed around corners and not speeding...