I think the most practical application of these will be the fact you can get absolutely shitfaced at the pub then just have your robot car drive you home.

>>2947
Imagine the hilarity if some pisshead sets his auto to drive to Land's End, and wakes up at 6am the next day and remembers he has to go to work.

>>2948

I did something like that once but on a train.

>>2948
You just know people will make assumptions when giving it a destination, and the GLC tour Ford Escort will end up in Newport, Essex.

>>2950
Top lads, them.

>>2948
Reminds me of that Martin Clunes film of the bloke who wakes up naked in Scotland after his stag night.

>>2947
I remember reading somewhere (some article linked on Slashdot a few months back) that they won't allow you to use them while you're pissed up.

So basically, they're fucking useless.

>>2946

Autonomous technology will almost certainly be introduced progressively as the technology develops. Many new cars (Volvos, Mercs, some VWs) are already equipped with assisted braking technology that will automatically apply the brakes to prevent a low-speed crash. The next step is probably intelligent cruise control that is capable of following a car in front or overtaking slower traffic, as motorways are a relatively controlled environment and so easier for software to navigate.

Remember not to buy one of these if you have any political ideas that are unpalatable. Otherwise you'll find yourself wrapped around a tree.