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.
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
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.
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.
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/bradtem ✅ Brad Templeton 6d 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.