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Hey, Ryan, did you attend the seminar about self-driving cars yesterday? |
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Yeah, it was quite interesting, Morgan. I didn't relaize there were so many of them already. |
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Right? Over 30 million worldwide. It's incredible to think about. I mean imagine a world where cars can drive themselves. |
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I know! It sounds like something out of a sci-fi movie. They're equipped with sensors and cameras, allowing them to navigate without human input. No need for a driver at all! |
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That's right. I was wondering if it’s possible to buy one of these cars. |
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I heard it’s not possible yet. There isn't a fully autonomous car for sale, but a bunch of companies are working on it. They're introducing vehicles with advanced driver-assistance features to gradually ease into full autonomy. |
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Ah, I see. It sounds convenient if we don’t have to worry about navigating the road, handling the steering, and applying the brakes! But what about safety? |
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Apparently, a lot of accidents happen because of human errors. With self-driving cars, they can be trained to minimize those errors. Sensors and cameras help them sense and even anticipate what's ahead. |
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That makes sense. Safer roads sound good to me. But, you know, there’s also the issue with the self-driving cars; I mean, they may not be entirely safe. They need to process their surroundings using perception and decision-making technology, and it’s challenging. |
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You’re right. And there are several issues that need to be addressed such as driving in inclement weather conditions or the absence of relevant laws and regulations. It will take time for them to be fully market ready. |
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Exactly. But they're still working on it, trying to make them as safe as possible. Anyway, it’s fascinating how technology is changing the way we might travel in the future. |
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Totally. It's like we're witnessing the beginning of a transportation revolution! |
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