The ferry that sails itself - BBC Click

Sensors and cameras help this ferry in Finland navigate independently and allowing it to dock itself.

In an emergency it can be controlled by humans from dry land using satellite and internet communications.

Rolls-Royce, who have developed the technology, believe it could eventually lead to ships not needing staff.

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[kelpengineer]

As a marine engineer, I’m confident that unless they make these ships fully electric, there will always be a need for at least one engineer on board.

[ioreodream]

Now the joke of being an arm chair manager is looking more like an actual job.

Does anyone know the name of the track that plays right at the beginning of the clip?

[rea]

Seems like a good idea. Now I'm thinking: Would I fly in an autonomous plane? This is a bit scary!

[stephendavidruffles]

No matter what you do some more find a backdoor

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[mybeautifulcat]

Autonomous ship is the future definitely! !!!

[MrCHINBAG]

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