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We take safety very seriously - Gus the safety driver

Gus’s role is the safety driver. So we are currently fully autonomous, but Gus is ready at hand - Andrew the test engineer

The vehicle is currently operating in a mode where it's really seeking out the next point of interest that's programmed in, and if we were to deviate from the route, it would re-plan accordingly. - Andrew the test engineer

We take safety very seriously. - Gus the safety driver


State of the art, at a Ford press event, Dearborn HQ and confines. Eight minute ride in an autonomous vehicle.

Sept 2016, 8 years ago.
Has the development of autonomous vehicles moved fast of slow?
Was 2016 a long time ago, or just yesterday?
Where will autonomous vehicles be 8 years from now, in 2032?

Time moves slow, until it moves fast

As Waymo ride videos in San Francisco flood the internet, let's jump in the way back machine, 8 years ago, state of the art.

#AutonomousVehicles #SafetyDriver #LIDAR #SelfDrivingCars #RoadSafety #Technology #Innovation #Navigation #TrafficDetection #PedestrianSafety #Ford #Waymo #Autonomous

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