Chapter
The Future of Transportation
1:00:02 - 1:09:00 (08:57)
A discussion about the potential of flying cars and delivery drones as a solution for ground transportation with the potential to significantly decrease commute times. However, challenges of scale and safety remain as potential hurdles.
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The challenge of creating flying cars is one of the big challenges for the future of transportation.
1:00:02 - 1:02:03 (02:00)
Summary
The challenge of creating flying cars is one of the big challenges for the future of transportation. Despite the technological advancements, there are still many obstacles that need to be overcome before it becomes a reality.
ChapterThe Future of Transportation
EpisodeSebastian Thrun: Flying Cars, Autonomous Vehicles, and Education
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The use of electric vertical takeoff and landing flight technology is becoming more affordable and safer than traditional helicopters due to the distributed mechanism of smaller motors and lack of single points of failure.
1:02:03 - 1:03:16 (01:13)
Summary
The use of electric vertical takeoff and landing flight technology is becoming more affordable and safer than traditional helicopters due to the distributed mechanism of smaller motors and lack of single points of failure. Additionally, advancements in this technology may lead to the ability to fly without a commercial pilot in the future.
ChapterThe Future of Transportation
EpisodeSebastian Thrun: Flying Cars, Autonomous Vehicles, and Education
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The speaker discusses a technology-driven solution at scale that could make ground transportation 10 times faster than cars, reducing yearly commutes from 300 hours to just 30 hours, and aims to exceed safety standards set by commercial aviation.
1:03:16 - 1:09:00 (05:43)
Summary
The speaker discusses a technology-driven solution at scale that could make ground transportation 10 times faster than cars, reducing yearly commutes from 300 hours to just 30 hours, and aims to exceed safety standards set by commercial aviation.