#210 – Matt Walker: Sleep
Lex Fridman Podcast
Human Supervision Over Automation in Semi-autonomous Vehicles
The human factors community has extensively studied human supervision over automation, particularly in vehicles like Tesla autopilot where drivers need to supervise the driving rather than actively control the vehicle. Research has shown that humans are not efficient at supervising automation due to drowsiness and lack of vigilance. However, with Tesla's autopilot system, contrary to expectations, drivers have shown to maintain vigilance. This unexpected alertness is attributed to the urgency of the driving task and the inherent risk involved, which keeps drivers awake. As semi-autonomous systems like Tesla autopilot improve, the challenge of increasing drowsiness in supervisors remains a topic of debate.
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