Elon's new toy
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I don’t know if that is real or not, but that is some worrisome ****.
E-car sales have been a flop across the country even with incentives. Are we to believe that Americans are going to invest these? We are lazy 17s though so they may turn out to be the best things since canned beer and sliced bread
Based on his past, he will out work anyone else until it's done and ready. Who knows if it will be a thing, but I wouldn't bet against him.
Still waiting for that self driving car he promised in like 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023...well like over a dozen times in the last decade.
I swear he has promised it is 'nearly complete' more times than I have fingers.
Meanwhile, we talk about computer generated/edited clips of what a robot may be able to someday do.
I swear he has promised it is 'nearly complete' more times than I have fingers.
Meanwhile, we talk about computer generated/edited clips of what a robot may be able to someday do.
In the 70s/80s, we were promised flying cars by the year 2000.
"Flop" seems like a harsh assessment. EV sales continue to climb across the country, but they are still less than 10% of auto sales. Hard to see them dominating the market within 10 years.
I can't imagine a robot like that selling for under $30,000. But, yeah, I actually see a robot that can take on household chores generating more consumer excitement than EVs. EVs have to compete with ICE vehicles. This robot competes with.....your kids? A butler? It really creates it's own niche market.
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20-30 was the quoted price.
those driverless taxis at 30k would be quite an investment but how many justifications are ready to allow them?
Who really wants self driving cars anyway? Turning 16 and going straight to the DMV to get my license was one of the greatest days of my life. Why would I give that freedom away? I love driving.
On those occasions when I shouldn't drive, there's Uber. Those guys need the money more than the car companies do.
I know, and that seems unlikely. Maybe the base trim, with slow charging, cheap plastic, and limited AI. The model you want taking care of your elderly parents will cost a lot more.
Be cheaper than home health over time. Insurance might even cover a rental unit.
I hadn't even considered them as home health replacements but I wouldn't mind having a beer fetcher when I get older.
I havn't seen any updates from the 2nd person who got it but I know patient 1 is thrilled. I imagine they'll improve 1000 fold before they finally get approved for mass use.
Let's see, 50 -100 years to mass produce (in China) but will face 20 zillion law suits in the USA, union strikes, KKK type lynching of the robots, criminal charges filed against robot gangsta activity, unfair NIL offers, and sham robot marriages in Mexico.
Did I miss anything? Progress, ain't it grand.
Did I miss anything? Progress, ain't it grand.
Not saying it couldn't happen tomorrow, but we're certainly headed in that direction at a very accelerated pace.
They'll be there one day, but until the infrastructure is there to fully charge a battery in 30 minutes or less, they simply won't be practical.
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