Comment by taylodl
4 days ago
I think my autonomavertigo would prevent me from ever taking a Waymo.
Autonomavertigo (noun):
The disorienting fear or anxiety experienced when surrendering control to autonomous systems, especially self-driving vehicles. Often accompanied by phantom brake-pumping and suspicious glances at the dashboard.
There's none of this in a Waymo, and the phantom braking is reduced but still present in FSD Teslas... and yes, it's anger-inducing.
A Waymo did take me full speed through a pothole in LA recently. That was unpleasant.
Take a friend and watch them in awe and wonder. That will be your icebreaker.
Otherwise, just remember this not completely autonomous. Some technician is troubleshooting behind the computer screen.
Not dismissing your concerns, but curious how you deal with elevators or escalators
Fixed track, few degrees of freedom
You're gonna have a bad time in the next few years haha.