This chapter explores the announcement of Mercedes-Benz's level three system and the uncertainties surrounding the hand-off and liability in automated driving. The speakers discuss the responsibilities of the car and the driver, the issue of timing for takeovers, and the importance of addressing both product liability and tort law in autonomous vehicles.
Alex and Kirsten riff on the most recent robotaxi news before they head off to the Up Summit in Dallas. With Ed gone this week, the duo turned to CMU professor, engineer and autonomous vehicle safety expert Philip Koopman swung by to discuss the hands-off, eyes-off Mercedes Drive Pilot system and whether it's really Level 3 automation.