Innovation in the community is changing our lives and how we live on a daily basis. Now the reality of self-driving vehicles and autopilot is something which many automotive companies and others are envisioning for the future. Just imagine finally being able to text and drive, but it's not really you driving.
The reality of this feature in vehicles is approaching faster than many people think, as it has already been tested by Uber in Los Angeles and has even been out on the road in Arizona and among other states.
Self-driving cars are more than just a measure of innovation. These new machines will change our lives in many ways, both good and bad. While Autopilot mode offers the opportunity to relax and stray from putting in labor, it also decreases potential in humans to learn something new such as having the privilege of driving. Another potential side is that any malfunctions of the operating system could result in horrific accidents, and a recall of these vehicles results in money and lives lost. Self-driving cars would also result in numerous job losses.
Autopilot definitely offers an innovative approach and while it has its cons, every innovation does come with its flip side.The one-time payment of these cars would save hundreds of thousands of dollars on a yearly basis.The flawless programming in these machines also ensures safer environments to drive around. Drunk driving could also be eliminated with he use of these cars, as the person under influence could still get home, but wouldn't be a harm under influence since he/she isn't driving.
I personally think self-driving cars are amazing, but they are also something which I am not eager to approach for several reasons. The fact that expenses will decrease is a major thumbs up along with points such as safety in driving. For example, Elon Musk of Tesla announced self driving hardware for cars is coming soon. The safety features which allow the car to drive are exceptional and aren't variable like many different types of drivers also. Many sensors around the car allow it to steer away from any potential risks like accidents. The only thing I fear is that with advanced technology comes the dark side: hackers. The cars whole system is linked with Wi-Fi and is proven to be accessed virtually. This risk could also lead to dangers such as robbery and purposeful accidents.
This technology is approaching us fast, but are we going to be ready to adapt to the changes with it? How we change with this improvement will define how well it transitions into our society. As seen with Uber and Tesla, these cars are already on the move and may one day come across your path. Lets see how innovative our society can be with these cars on the road in the next decade.
