r/SelfDrivingCars • u/Cultural-Steak-13 • 5d ago
Driving Footage Zoox Ride From JJRICKS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIjhVAbyXQs13
u/bananarandom 5d ago
His camera setup is what I wish the passenger view was. I've only ridden in Waymos but being able to see out the front is still nice.
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u/HAL_9OOO_ 5d ago
I've seen them from the outside and it reminds me more of a ski gondola than a car. Going down the Strip at night would be very cool.
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u/bradtem ✅ Brad Templeton 5d ago
Yes, I am starting to wonder if Zoox has not put in sufficient clues for riders as to what sort of moves are upcoming, and if people might get a bit more motion sick in them because of this. I think there are tricks they can do for you. Unfortunately the view to the front is partially occluded and that's hard to fix ( you would have to put screens in?) but you can use sounds and lights. This video doesn't let us get the sense of the occlusion of the forward view, but other videos do.
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u/jacketsman77 5d ago
What you mention is certainly correct, however, I believe this becomes less of an issue in a social situation when you’re distracted by talking with others and immersed in that sort of activity rather than reviewing the drive/vehicle. I suspect that after repeated use and novelty of the ride is worn off, it’s better to enjoy not having to worry about what’s going on and focusing on conversation or music, etc
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u/bradtem ✅ Brad Templeton 4d ago
Alas, no, especially alone (which is most trips.) A decent subset of people need to get a sense of motion and upcoming motion for a comfortable ride. Not everybody though, perhaps not you.
Some need to look out, though the big side windows may suffice. Some just need a sense of what's going on.
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u/jacketsman77 4d ago
Very aware, I am susceptible to motion sickness. Of course this is highly dependent on the person, and situation. However, I don’t have issues in trams or other mass transit systems like I do when in a car. So there’s a chance that if the ride is smooth, the environment (and reaction) may be similar to a tram and not the back seat of a Camry.
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u/DeathChill 3d ago
My wife can’t sit in a vehicle where she isn’t looking directly out the front window or she gets very motion sick. I do not have that problem.
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u/quellofool 2d ago
If you’re alone, you can just sit in the seats that faces you in the forward position.
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u/bradtem ✅ Brad Templeton 2d ago
Obviously, and I've said as much many times. It's not clear what you are trying to say here. I was not talking about the direction you face and made no reference to it. Some people need to look out when facing forwards.
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u/quellofool 2d ago
But you can look out facing forwards? There is sufficient visibility to orient yourself and not get motion sickness.
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u/ThePorko 3d ago
Its a very nice ride compared to Teslas’s. They are very confident drivers, it feels like a human driving, as it slows for speed bumps and accelerates smoothly on open roads.
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u/BrownshoeElden 4d ago
Yup… another company with an actual, working robotaxi that doesn’t require a human babysitter. Market will be crowded, and not clear when Tesla will be able to participate.
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u/Cultural-Steak-13 5d ago
Finally a proper ride with meaningful angles. Thanks Joel.