This is a possible way for some Self Driving capabilities for Slate

[E90400K]

Comma as a whole is pretty neat, in my opinion. At minimum, a cool proof of concept. It’s difficult to find pure data on whether it is safer or not than a human driver, but my biases lead me to believe yes.

That being said, I’d be willing to bet $$ it won’t be compatible with the Slate. At least not a standard “gen 1” Slate, without significant modifications.

Forcing a square peg into a round hole.

 

[E90400K]

The idea is stupid.

Comma as a whole is pretty neat, in my opinion. At minimum, a cool proof of concept. It’s difficult to find pure data on whether it is safer or not than a human driver, but my biases lead me to believe yes.

That being said, I’d be willing to bet $$ it won’t be compatible with the Slate. At least not a standard “gen 1” Slate, without significant modifications.

Exactly what I mean.

 

[KevinRS]

Hasn't the steering been mentioned as electric power steering? Possibly a relatively simple hardware upgrade could enable that part of these systems, but I think the sensor part is where it would be lacking.

 

[E90400K]

Yeah, it's not for me.
Actually, I enjoy driving -- from quick grocery runs to cross-country road trips.

Me too. Even my tractor, which tops out at just 13 MPH in 4th gear "H". * never taken it cross country though, just to be clear.

 

[Letas]

Exactly what I mean.

Well then I agree with ya.

 

[1yeliab_sufur1]

Ok but what exactly would the slate need for self driving that's the question

 

[1yeliab_sufur1]

ok was looking at the slates specs and it does have a adas system just very bare bones because it will have pedestrian identification and i believe that still requires a camara so there is hope

 

[KevinRS]

I don't know how complete Slate's listing of safety features even is, because getting that top rating is a moving target. In 2027, just after Slate starts delivering, anti speeding systems will start being tested and added in. I would think if Slate intends to get those top ratings and keep them, they would have to have designed from the start with features a couple of years ahead, just so they don't have to keep redesigning.