Discussion: Safety Through Autonomy

Like many other applications of Unmanned Systems, autonomous automobiles and their legal and regulatory considerations are very controversial. Driving automobiles has also been connected with personal independence, wealth, and prosperity. In this activity, you will review some resources and critical opinions about the integration of autonomous cars in society.

Resources:

• Opinion: A Case for Doubling Liability Insurance for Self-Driving Cars (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
• The View from the Front Seat of the Google Self-Driving Car (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
• Tesla Autopilot Crash: Why We Should Worry About a Single Death (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

After reviewing these opinions, write and post a 300-word discussion post that answers the following questions:

• What could be some social, economic, or ecological benefits of autonomous cars?
• Will ground transportation increase safety, in terms of accidents?