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Will Robot Cars Need Windows?

Posted by timothy on from the they-can-dream-without-them dept.

An anonymous reader writes: The Atlantic has an article asking whether autonomous cars need windows. If there's no driver, will the passengers want to look outside? In the summer, will anyone want to endure the relentless heat from the sun? The robot cars offer us a great opportunity to rethink the platform which is largely devoted to supporting the driver. But if a computer is in charge and it sees with dozens of cameras ringing the car, what else can we change? What else don't we need? What can improve?

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  1. Linux would be better by gnu-sucks · · Score: 5, Funny

    I would say that linux would be a superior choice to windows for a car. Less re-starting.

    1. Re:Linux would be better by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

      If we're resurrecting dead jokes, it should be noted that the Linux cars never had any good drivers in the first place.

  2. Re:carsickness by Ambiguous+Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    Yes, but since there will be no drivers, we could just drug passengers into unconsciousness for the duration of their trip! RETHINK THE PLATFORM, MAN!

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  3. Re:Drive-throughs by Dunbal · · Score: 5, Funny

    Not to mention letting your dog stick its head out of the window. #1 most important function of car windows according to dogs.

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  4. Re:Drive-throughs by bearinboots · · Score: 5, Funny

    Also, Grey Poupon.