All aboard Olli: Autonomous shuttles debut in Yellowstone

[dinneR ★]

Is this the future for some of our NPs

https://www.jhnewsandguide.com/news/environmental/all-aboard-olli-autonomous-shuttles-debut-in-yellowstone/article_62657140-efe7-59a9-94f6-40965af9a750.html#utm_source=jhnewsandguide.com&utm_campaign=%2Fnewsletters%2Fheadlines%2F%3F-dc%3D1623249015&utm_medium=email&utm_content=headline

 

[maddmaxx ★]

I hope they do better than Teslas.  So far those have been involved in 9 autopilot crashes with 11 deaths..........and that's while requiring a driver to be behind the wheel at all times to take over.

[dinneR ★]

Speed wise, Olli’s more like an e-bike than a Tesla. During autonomous driving mode, the shuttle hums around at between 6 and 12 mph. Pedestrians nearby cause the vehicle to ease, as do parking lots and crosswalks preprogrammed to trigger a slow-speed, hyper-vigilant mode.

Although generally smooth riding, commotion nearby can make a lift somewhat herky-jerky. At a four-way stop Ollie — operating in autonomous mode — started easing forward, then stopped, totally deferential to an overly eager nearby motorist who zipped into the intersection out of turn.

[Thaddeus Kosciuszko]

These types of vehicles used to be called 'driverless'.  Now more and more they are called 'autonomous' or if a driver is present, 'autonomous mode'.

Does the term 'autonomous' create a different initial reaction than the term 'driverless'?

[donkpow]

 

[maddmaxx ★]

13 minutes ago, Thaddeus Kosciuszko said:

These types of vehicles used to be called 'driverless'.  Now more and more they are called 'autonomous' or if a driver is present, 'autonomous mode'.

Does the term 'autonomous' create a different initial reaction than the term 'driverless'?

Many marketing polls involved in that choice.

[Kzoo]

We have these in downtown Grand Rapids.  There are a pilot project funded by the regional power company.  They supplement the local bus routes in the downtown area.  Kind'a fun to watch in traffic.