

#289: Way Mo Cruise news and is the Mercedes L2 or L3, w/Philip Koopman?
Oct 9, 2023
Philip Koopman, CMU professor and autonomous vehicle safety expert, discusses the hands-off, eyes-off Mercedes Drive Pilot system and the uncertainties surrounding level three automation. The podcast also explores the importance of managing public perception in the autonomous vehicle industry and highlights the need for community engagement. The speakers share their experience at the Up Summit conference and discuss the redefining of autonomous terminology and regulations to improve safety outcomes.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Managing Public Perception of Cruz
02:06 • 15min
Importance of Community Engagement and Upcoming Event
16:54 • 2min
Excitement at Up Summit and Discussion on Mercedes' Drive Pilot
18:28 • 2min
Mercedes-Benz's Level Three System: Hand-off and Liability
20:01 • 11min
Reconsidering Autonomous Terminology and Regulations
31:04 • 11min