As the automotive industry takes a more measured approach to self-driving cars and long-haul trucks for safety and security reasons, there is a renewed focus on other types of vehicles utilizing autonomous technology.
The list is long and growing. It now includes autonomous trains, helicopters, tractors, ships, submarines, drones, delivery robots, motorcycles, scooters, and bikes, all of which are in various stages of development.
Industry consensus says the bulk of the profit, as well as the life-saving potential, lies in developing self-driving consumer cars. However, tech executives say looking at the autonomous ecosystem holistically reveals important takeaways for the hardware community.
“The industry’s focus on autonomous cars is correct from a safety standpoint, given the number of cars being driven and the potential to dramatically decrease road deaths,” said Paul Karazuba, Expedera’s vice president of marketing. “But it also makes sense to look at things like tractors and ships and aircraft for certain levels of autonomy, especially if you can make it safer, more efficient, greener, or whatever the case may be.”
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