[LINK] Why Peak Car Ownership in 2020 Isn't So Farfetched

[David Lochrin]

On 01/10/2016 23:32, Stephen Loosley wrote:
> SYSTEM SAFETY  The cars must be engineered to respond safely to software malfunctions, near crashes, loss of traction and other risks. Carmakers should get outside validation of their safety systems and prove their cars can operate safely even when technology problems are encountered.
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> DIGITAL SECURITY  The vehicles should be engineered with safeguards to prevent online attacks. Automakers should record all programming decisions and testing around security and share that information with others in the industry.

What a lovely idea.

Some time ago I attended a lecture where ResMed described the hoops they had to go through to get their Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) machine through the US FDA, and that isn't even a critical safety-of-life device.

I think a situation where the safety of driverless vehicles, which are also critical safety-of-life devices, only relies on the pious hopes of the relevant regulator is quite bizarre.

David L.