I want this now-Volvo self parking car-Valet style

[mikebw]

Uncle Wig wrote:
Self-driving & self-parking cars seem like something that's being done because it can be done, without any thought given to whether it's actually a good idea or not. Call me a fuddy-duddy if you will, but I'm of the mind that if you cannot park a car, you should not be driving a car.

I'm sure some people would use it as a crutch for their poor driving skills, but for the rest of us- think about how much time you could save by just driving up to a store front and getting out. You don't have to find a spot, the car will; you don't have to remember where you parked because you didn't park! NO RESPONSIBILITY!

DeusxMac wrote:
Too many "what ifs" at this point.

All easily answered.

DeusxMac wrote:
- What it there's no open parking space?

It will wait in the fire lane with the flashers on, allowing the owner the luxury of endangering innocent civilians whilst they get their shop on.

DeusxMac wrote:
- What if the cars in the adjacent spots aren't in straight?

Car will have sensors to determine which driver is more of an a-hole, and damage their car appropriately.

DeusxMac wrote:
- What if there's an empty grocery cart in the spot, or someone leaves a cart in front of it after it's parked?

Range sensors, combined with neodymium magnets and high-torque linear actuators will safely reposition the cart directly behind another car, preferably one with NJ plates.

DeusxMac wrote:
- What if it runs out of gas?

It will get out and push itself to the nearest gas station.