On some of the more advanced planes, the autopilot is good enough to do a automatic landing, not just flying straight and level in altitude. But the pilots, even when they are not piloting, they are still paying attention and ready grab the yoke at a moment's notice. But flying a plane on autopilot is a lot safer than cars on freeway, they don't have to worry about a suddenly stop plane in mid air or another driver drifting over cause they are texting.

Hell even some boats have autopilot, well more like automatic cruise control, but then again ships and boats have a gigantic ocean to float on, just like planes with the air space.

Still not sure WHY people want to have autopilot in a car. It doesn't work, it's dangerous, it is highly unneeded and it still doesn't work.

Cruise control in car is good enough, they car maintain a certain speed, the driver can take his foot off the gas and rest, but his hands are still in control of the wheel and his eyes are still looking ahead. The foot is always ready to step on the brakes if needed. That should be the end of automation in cars.

 


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