Self Driving Car - Automation and the Future of Transportation

Waymo invited me out to Phoenix to ride in their self driving car and experience their view of the future of transportation. It’s exciting to see the differences between Tesla’s autopilot, full self driving technology and Waymo’s. Let’s take a look at the past, present, and future of transportation automation.

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[smokeystover]

As I get older (currently 66), I can’t wait until level 5 autonomous driving is available in the coming years. I currently own a Tesla 2018 Model 3 RWD LR and use autopilot 80% of the time. My independence is very important (as I imagine most people are). So, level 5 allow me to get around on my own terms in my daily life. I know in the coming years I’ll probably will get to the point when I can’t drive by myself. So...bring on the future with self driving cars, and let us, senior citizens, enjoy life to its fullest extent.

[macioluko]

@5:50 It is a crutch simply because of the high resolution mapping limitations. Tesla is moving towards a system that doesn't care where you are. You'll soon be able to use Tesla's autopilot in Zimbabwe, if you wish. So if Waymo is all in on LIDAR then they should be moving ahead on the HR mapping of the globe... See the limitation?

[simoc]

It does not need to wait until level 5 to disrupt many driving jobs, even level 4 will. If someone watching this have friends or family that drive for a living, we need to encourage them to learn new skills or start a business.

[aussieuGA]

One other interesting take away is that a study last November found 41% of Waymos fleet has been involved in an accident. Thats the highest of any automated car company. I find the most interesting aspect of this is the general lack of knowledge by the public. When a Tesla even "farts", it's showcased by every media outlet. When a Waymo crashes, its like crickets...

[WarrenRedlich]

Would be good if you addressed the flaws others see in the Waymo approach, such as the cost of LIDAR and the challenges of digital mapping.

[packer]

As always, you don't disappoint with your well thought out, insightful, educational, and informative videos. Thank you for doing the leg work for us all.

[xpkareem]

Thanks for the evenhanded view of Waymo. The self driving race is going to be interesting, seems like at some point all the major players will need to get together and figure out some standards and get some regulatory and infrastructure support from governments. Imagine how much better self driving could be if the infrastructure helped out.

[pastie]

Great vid Matt, thank you. Much as I love driving, I think in a few years we will look back in disbelief that we ever let humans, with all our weaknesses such as drug and alcohol use, mobile phone use, poor eyesight, loss of concentration etc., loose at the wheel of cars....

[greatwaters]

Not gonna lie.. I get really excited when I see a new video of yours pop up on the homepage.

[Arcticwhir]

I think Musk is saying Lidar is a crunch in terms of price, looks etc. for mass market consumer vehicles

[MoneySmartDriver]

Awesome video! I’ve been following the progress WAYMO and Cruise are making here in San Francisco and surrounding areas.
As an Uber/Lyft part time driver I can see how important this new technology is.
Drivers need to evolve.
Driving for Uber or Lyft was never to be a long term plan. It’s a “Gig”!
With the autonomous cars you don’t have to worry about drivers texting, talking on the phone, eating while driving or working 10, 12 or 14 hours.
I’ve been telling drivers that if they don’t evolve with the industry they will be left behind.

[nameerfleifel]

High quality video after high quality video

[silviorichetto]

I believe in it, and I hope that cars will detect impaired drivers and take control if needed. This technology is all about making the roads safer. Congrats to all of the pioneers in this industry.

[alsemi-back-up]

Keep up the Great work you are doing. enjoy all the videos you make. Very educational also. Thumbs up!

[sierradeltakilo]

This is such an amazing video. Very informative and a great depth of research. I wasn't expecting a history lesson, and was pleasantly surprised with what i learned. I had no idea that autonomous driving started out so early. And to be honest, Level 5 reminds me of i, robot : the scene where they are driving all around the city without any effort.


Thanks Matt!!!

[pebre]

You said that Waymo is not part of Google and thats true. However, Waymo is still related to Google. While on paper they are separate, they both have access to resources under Alphabhet legal umbrella.

[mattsonmccraw]

Very cool experience!
This are really great systems that I am excited for! I am very impressed with the fact that Waymo has tuned their cars to feel like a person is driving. That is a very smart business choice so that new customers don’t get too freaked out on their first ride 😆.

[mitchellbarnow]

I’m undecided about the size and cost of all of those external send. They must have some secret plan that they can’t discuss? How else can this equipment be inconspicuous and not cost very much? Google have the best maps out there, but they still have to digitize every part of every road in every city? I believe that Waymo has incredible self driving technology and I’m so glad that you got to go there!

I dream of a world where thousands of people don’t die from traffic accidents. Thank you so much for going to Phoenix for this channel!

[yipyipyip]

Mat, thank you for your perspective. I comes across as authentic and unbiased, very rare. Please keep it up!

[nsw]

As Spock would say: "Fascinating"🖖