Avedikian's ride in a driverless car unfolded largely without incident, but when the vehicle inexplicably signaled for a left turn without following through, he noted how human drivers often do similar things. 'Like, big whoop,' he remarked, pointing out that such human-like unpredictability in driverless vehicles was unexpected because of the perfection commonly associated with robots. It raises the question about our expectations of machine performance compared to human behavior.
Nidhi Kalra from the RAND Corporation emphasized that public perception of autonomous vehicles is heavily influenced by the companies themselves. As she noted, 'When we talk about autonomous vehicles, the purported benefit is that it is a better driver than we are.' Many companies, including Waymo, heavily promote this notion, leading consumers to expect a flawless experience that aligns with robotic capabilities rather than acknowledging the inherent imperfections of all driving.
Waymo markets its driverless cars as safer and more reliable alternatives to human drivers with slogans highlighting comfort and safety. However, Kalra pointed out that companies set up these high expectations, stating that the marketing promises an extraordinary experience. 'This is going to be safe. This is going to be easy,' she indicates, stressing the disparity between consumer anticipation and the actual randomness observed in real-time driving scenarios involving autonomous systems.
A recent study suggests that driverless vehicles can improve safety by significantly reducing accidents caused by human error. According to research from the University of Central Florida, 'It is anticipated that the automation of systems will significantly reduce the number of accidents, as human errors contribute up to 90% of accidents.' This highlights the potential benefits of autonomous technology, although the public's experience may vary widely based on expectations and actual performance.
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