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#306: Missy Cummings Returns

May 31, 2024
57:46
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Former fighter pilot and NHTSA consultant, Missy Cummings, discusses driver assistance and autonomous driving safety. Topics include limits of driver assistance tech, challenges of Level Three autonomy, humanoid robots, human factors in AV design, regulatory oversight in remote operations, funding disparities in transportation innovation.
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Quick takeaways

  • Regulations like geofencing are crucial for addressing remote operations of self-driving vehicles.
  • Regulatory bodies must adapt to technological advancements in driver monitoring systems and autonomous vehicle operations.

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Autopilot Technology and Safety Concerns

The discussion delves into the challenges and risks associated with advanced autopilot technology in vehicles, analyzing the impact on safety. Concerns regarding the lack of oversight in remote operations and the need for transparency in demonstrating how these systems function and the potential risks they pose are highlighted. The conversation emphasizes the critical need for regulations, such as geofencing, to address the remote operations of self-driving vehicles.

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