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What should Waymo do next?

Discussion in 'Autopilot & Autonomous/FSD' started by diplomat33, Jan 4, 2021.

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What should Waymo do next?

  1. Significantly expand the driverless area in Phoenix

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    20.0%
  2. Launch commercial ride-hailing in other US cities (even with safety drivers initially)

    2 vote(s)
    20.0%
  3. Announce partnership with Automaker to sell L4 robotaxi direct to consumer

    4 vote(s)
    40.0%
  4. Do a coast to coast fully driverless drive or other "demo" to show off technology

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    10.0%
  5. Release more disengagement/safety data that shows safety level of Waymo Driver

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  6. Other (Please specify)

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  1. diplomat33

    diplomat33 Well-Known Member

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    Curious what people think. What should Waymo do next? What would impress you?

    Answer poll:
    1) Significantly expand the driverless area in Phoenix
    2) Launch commercial ride-hailing open to public in other US cities (even with safety drivers initially)
    3) Announce partnership with Automaker to sell L4 robotaxis direct to consumer
    4) Do a coast to coast fully driverless drive or other "demo" to show off FSD capabilities
    5) Release more disengagement/safety data to show safety level of Waymo Driver
    6) Other (please specify)
     
  2. whoosierdaddy

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    I'm curious, what is preventing Waymo from rolling out driverless to every large metropolitan area? Do we know?
     
  3. DanCar

    DanCar Active Member

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    All of the above. They wanted to expand in California but were thwarted by the government. So expanding in Phoenix or elsewhere would be good.
     
  4. diplomat33

    diplomat33 Well-Known Member

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    I think it is mostly making sure the safety is good enough. And each city can be different. Just because the Waymo Driver is safe in Phoenix does not necessarily mean it is safe enough in say NY or Detroit. So Waymo wants millions of autonomous miles in each city to validate safety first before rolling out driverless.
     
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    A contract with a nursing home to run residents to Dr appts, shopping Contract with the V A to transport Veterans to appointments and back home Equip the Vans with wheelchair carriers. Something like this

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  6. Tam

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    A demo is only needed if the technology is too far away but if the technology is here, consumers should be allowed to buy them.

    Real use by consumers is the best demo.
     
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  7. diplomat33

    diplomat33 Well-Known Member

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    Agreed. I only added the "demo" option to cover all my bases.
     

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