Driverless cars are no longer a futuristic experiment but are already picking up passengers in cities across the country. We look at how the fast expanding rideshare company Waymo works, why some people trust it more than human drivers and the questions that remain as autonomous vehicles become part of everyday life.
Guest:
- Grayson Brulte, Founder, The Road to Autonomy & Co-Founder, Autonomy AI
- Ashim Bose, Professor of Artificial Intelligence & Product Management, University of Texas at Dallas
Waymo is the first company operating vehicles on the road with no one behind the wheel. Its captured the public’s attention, but many people remain skeptical and question whether riding in a driverless car is a good
In May, Waymo temporarily paused service in Atlanta after one of its unoccupied vehicles became stranded in heavy floodwaters. The incident raised concerns about how driverless cars handle unexpected extreme weather and other unpredictable road conditions.
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