Toyota aims to launch anti-collision and self-driving technology in two years (give or take a few years)

RE: Toyota aims to launch anti-collision and self-driving technology in two years (give or take a few years)

e14 Contributor — Thu, 07 Nov 2013 20:58:19 GMT

While the concept is wonderful from the ten thousand foot view, there are certain aspects of this that are incredibly horrifying. Auto companies have never been the most forthcoming when it comes to disclosing safety and security precautions, and how much focus is there going to be on the security of the solution as opposed to the core functionality?

Is it going to soon be possible to cause someone to have an accident simply by driving behind them (or next to them) and exploiting their car while they're in motion?

BMW's already had some fairly notable flaws with onboard computer security. I hope they don't follow the path of medical device manufacturers (pacemakers) and make such an easily exploitable device.

RE: Toyota aims to launch anti-collision and self-driving technology in two years (give or take a few years)

DAB — Thu, 31 Oct 2013 18:56:28 GMT

Given the number of car accidents world wide, I think that permitting cars to take over the driving, especially if it can detect operator malfunction could save a lot of lives.

I think most people are just bored as they drive and let their attention wander. These new tools could enable the vehicle to engage the driver with warning cues that could quickly permit them to refocus on what they are doing.

So far, this type of passive monitoring has greatly helped pilots keep up with conditions around their aircraft and there is no reason that we cannot upgrade vehicles for better safety. Plus people might drive better when they know that their every action is being monitored/recorded by the vehicle.

Just a thought,

DAB