With the ever-increasing popularity of intelligent vehicles, people can't help but wonder how reliable can autonomous navigation systems be. This post by Select Synthetics in Geraldton delves into this topic below.

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Are Autonomous Navigation Systems Really That Safe?

Vehicles with autonomous navigation systems are one of the most exciting and impressive advancements of Artificial Intelligence, and there's no doubt about that. Although this technology is outstanding, it's fair to say that there's still a feeling of uneasiness regarding its reliability behind the wheel. For instance, thousands of people pass away due to car accidents each year. In theory, autonomous cars can react faster than humans, so it could be expected of them to improve vehicle safety drastically, right? Plus, these cars vow to increase independence and mobility for the elderly and others who have a hard time behind the wheel. These are all good and compelling statements, but are vehicles with autonomous navigation systems truly safer than regular vehicles? Let's find out.

Man versus Machine

Drivers usually resort to good old common sense when reacting to sudden circumstances when driving. However, it's fair to reckon that not handling mishaps, accidents, or other extreme events isn't quite a course in driving school. So, drivers are left to use their reasoning skills and what they know to anticipate actions, motions, or outcomes and act on those forecasts. Drivers could have a say in preventing most car accidents if one or everyone involved had paid more attention and reacted timely and appropriately to the circumstances that led to the crash. When thinking about these scenarios, it's easy to acknowledge that vehicles with autonomous navigation systems don't have to be perfect. These innovative navigation systems just need to prevent more accidents than humans so they can keep their appeal and novelty in the market's eyes.

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The Potential Risks of Autonomous Vehicles

Autonomous vehicles are precise tools, but that doesn't mean there's no room for faults and defects. Plus, there are risks associated with their use. For instance, many experts see the freight transport and shipping industries as the first critical use case for autonomous vehicles on public roads. So, this hypothetical case can lead to different potential dangers for small vehicles such as sedans or taxis, for example:

• Many places and roads lack the ideal infrastructure to respond to mistakes made by self-driving vehicles, which could lead to even more car accidents and collisions.
• Drivers are at risk of relying too much on the autopilot mode or getting too distracted to respond to unforeseen circumstances on time.
• With technology comes cybersecurity and autonomous navigation systems are no exception to this notion. So, it's only fair to mention the existing cybersecurity threat these vehicles are exposed to, such as getting hacked to steal the car, loot its contents, rob the owner's personal information, or be used for criminal purposes or even acts of terrorism.
• Glitches in software systems may surface unexpectedly, leading to accidents with other road users.

The Benefits of Vehicles with Autonomous Navigation Systems

With all their nuances and implications laid out, it would be fair to mention the usefulness of these cars now. Vehicles with autonomous navigation systems were conceived to impact daily life positively, from environmental motives or to decrease road congestion. These include:

• There is a decrease in accidents and cases of people driving under the influence of alcohol and other substances since cars with autopilot would be in charge of vehicle navigation.
• Autonomous vehicles use systems that find the fastest route to a destination, improving fuel efficiency and reducing carbon emissions and fuel costs.
• Most accidents happen due to human error, so autonomous vehicles could drastically reduce the number of accidents and fatalities that occur every day due to their built-in software.

In Conclusion,

A driverless car can never be as safe as one with a human behind the wheel, a decision-maker at the helm. After all, a machine could never have the experience that has been gained from years of practice. However, contrary to what you might think, humans are pretty bad at not having accidents. Will autonomous navigation vehicles be the future of the transportation industry as it's currently known?

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