My First Time Riding In A Driverless Waymo in San Francisco! Autonomous Car Adventure

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  • Опубліковано 28 вер 2024
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    Join Dave in the Chinatown section of San Francisco where he hails a Waymo from the exact spot where a crazy mob. burned a Waymo on Feb 10th, 2024. Will the Waymo come back to the same spot to pick up a new rider? Let's see!
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  • @jwbaker
    @jwbaker 6 днів тому +3

    I caution against comparing the waiting time of Waymo to Uber. Uber always systematically underestimates the wait time to trap you into reserving a car, and there is always a nonzero probability of your driver unilaterally canceling or getting lost, none of which are risks on Waymo.

  • @AH-bm4ts
    @AH-bm4ts 16 днів тому +13

    With the issues in SF it's a great idea not to take your own car into the city. I like parking just outside of cities like DC and NYC and taking the train. It's so much less of a hassle.

    • @markplott4820
      @markplott4820 14 днів тому +1

      if in the Bay Area , dont bother w/ car rental (thieves break into car) take Public Transit.

  • @timber8403
    @timber8403 12 днів тому +3

    This is Waymo better than Tesla …Waymo.

  • @dandaigle4546
    @dandaigle4546 16 днів тому +4

    this is wild, the jetson's have landed :)

  • @FordEnthusiast413
    @FordEnthusiast413 16 днів тому +1

    Hey Dave! Great video! Thanks for bringing us along for the ride!

  • @ajtheflyer4435
    @ajtheflyer4435 8 днів тому +1

    I really enjoyed that Fusion Dumpling restaurant, thanks for the suggestion.

  • @markplott4820
    @markplott4820 14 днів тому +1

    DAVE - the SF muni Street cars are FASTER than Waymo, Uber/Lift and drop you off @ California ST.
    I can Ride the Street cars UNLIMITED 7 - days per week for $25/month for 30 days.
    I can ride from Fishermans Wharf , all along MARKET street and ends @ CASTRO.
    I can use SAME pass for Muni METRO and all muni BUSES , cable car is EXTRA.
    TRANSVBAY Bart goes to OAKLAND Airport & SFO.

  • @adamchoi8136
    @adamchoi8136 16 днів тому +3

    Waymo is cool. I hope robotaxis come out to compete soon. Made me laugh with the chili oil. It is tasty but slightly spicy. Gotta love the foody adventures.

  • @SimonEllwood
    @SimonEllwood 16 днів тому +8

    I agree on the Tesla in Traffic accelerating too fast and jerky. This is not good for the occupants or the car.

    • @markplott4820
      @markplott4820 14 днів тому

      then YOU haven't used TESLA FSD v12.5 on a HW4 car.

  • @markfitzpatrick6692
    @markfitzpatrick6692 16 днів тому +1

    Great video Dave . They have them in phoenix az too. If you had time you could visit the indoor ea location

  • @marksimpson3968
    @marksimpson3968 9 днів тому

    Great review. I forwarded it to my Uncle who is an optical engineer who actually helped work on them. I bet he’ll appreciate it.

  • @snomofilms
    @snomofilms 10 днів тому +1

    They’re eating the cats and the dogs 😂

  • @PeaceChanel
    @PeaceChanel 16 днів тому +2

    Thank You for All that you are doing for our Planet Earth.... Peace.. Shalom.. Salam.. Namaste
    🙏🏻 😊 ✌ ☮ ❤

  • @mitchellbarnow1709
    @mitchellbarnow1709 16 днів тому +1

    I live in San Francisco and I could’ve met you!

  • @nelsonbergman7706
    @nelsonbergman7706 14 днів тому

    Thanks for posting. Based on this video I would use this service (if it was available in my area). 🚗

  • @mfitzpat74
    @mfitzpat74 15 днів тому

    What level is Waymo?

    • @outofspecdave1554
      @outofspecdave1554  15 днів тому +1

      I said 5, but have since been corrected to 4… www.faistgroup.com/news/autonomous-vehicles-levels/#:~:text=Level%201%3A%20driver%20assistance,Level%205%3A%20full%20driving%20automation

  • @markplott4820
    @markplott4820 14 днів тому +1

    DAVE - you ARE allowed to bring PETS in a Waymo , IF you use a pet carrier bag.

  • @elde667
    @elde667 12 днів тому

    Yeah, we had that in Austin. Didn’t work out too well. 🚔

  • @briansmith8320
    @briansmith8320 14 днів тому +3

    The latest Tesla FSD is amazing! You’d be shocked how good it is. I use it for all my drives and it can go anywhere! New roads, construction, highways, everything! It does it all. Waymo is good, but extremely limited and expensive! Tesla FSD vision only is the future.

    • @aryantoopchizadeh7318
      @aryantoopchizadeh7318 13 днів тому +1

      The problem with tesla fsd is that its also limited to usa. Here in australia the car can only self drive on highways but not anywhere else.

    • @sociolocomtsac
      @sociolocomtsac 8 днів тому +1

      FSD is very dangerous on rainy/snowy/foggy conditions.

  • @markplott4820
    @markplott4820 14 днів тому +3

    DAVE - TESLA unlike Waymo & others, can take the MOST Direct route to you Destination.
    it gets there FASTER than Waymo.
    TESLA has the SAFEST cars ever built.

  • @9sychologicalRecords-v1n
    @9sychologicalRecords-v1n 9 днів тому

    Waymo prefers of the rider being fully aware during their ride with Waymo; riders in need of support my utilize the contact support option accessible through the interactive screen in the Waymo car.

  • @h-e-acc
    @h-e-acc 16 днів тому +2

    Level 4 autonomous. Tesla should achieve this capability by next month’s robotaxi unveiling 10/10

    • @Alopen-xb1rb
      @Alopen-xb1rb 16 днів тому +5

      @@h-e-acc it would be a massive jump from the 12.4 I saw a little while ago. FSD struggles in parking lots and accelerates way too fast coming out of a intersection

  • @nthornegriscom1851
    @nthornegriscom1851 16 днів тому +3

    "The future is now..." but with Waymo, it's severely geofenced, it only works on certain roads and not highways AFAICT with the big wind-resistant cancerous growths all over it.
    Dave is wrong: this is level 4, not 5, self-driving, and there's a person in a lab to take over if needed.
    Also, I'd bet money that all those Waymos will be gone in five years because they're very unprofitable and Tesla will just take over the market. A Tesla will do it on any public road in the US, and a lot of private ones too, it will do highways if that's best, and it doesn't need the ridiculous growths all over it.

    • @Alopen-xb1rb
      @Alopen-xb1rb 16 днів тому +4

      Maybe. I am not so sure about Tesla being perfect. Its last model had much to be desired.

    • @outofspecdave1554
      @outofspecdave1554  16 днів тому +2

      You are correct about this being level 4: apologies. As far as Tesla goes, can’t wait to see what they have in store for us on 10/10. Imagine the same level of hands free autonomy and not being geofenced? I have seen a glimpse of the possibilities that potentially await us with Tesla FSD by taking a ride in the Waymo. Hopefully, Tesla’s feature set will evolve into its namesake and become level 4 as well while looking like a completely normal car

  • @markplott4820
    @markplott4820 14 днів тому

    DAVE - you Dont know what a GPS puck is ? , its 1980's Technology.
    various MAPING companies use GPS in cars , that are added on to Existing TECH , often outdated ICE Technology.
    they ALL should just use TESLA , far Cheaper to operate.

  • @tazeat
    @tazeat 15 днів тому

    Too scared to sit in the front seat? Much like most medical things, I'll be happy to not be the beta tester. No thanks from me.

  • @markplott4820
    @markplott4820 14 днів тому

    DAVE - Waymo , doesn't use the WORLDS SAFEST cars in their fleet.
    Waymo is not even PROFITABLE , too high Maintenance & Repairs.
    Waymo is too EXPENSIVE .
    Tesla Robotaxi will cost Tesla only $0.10 mile , landed cost .
    let that sink in.
    Tesla can still make PROFT in $1 per mile Robotaxi rides.

  • @markplott4820
    @markplott4820 14 днів тому

    DAVE - Waymo uses HUMAN remote drivers , on Mapped routes.
    Waymo has offices full of Waymo drivers.

  • @markplott4820
    @markplott4820 14 днів тому

    DAVE - FALSE , Tesla FSD for V4 Tesla is LEVEL 4 FSD and is handsfree.
    handsfree and MORE is coming to V3 FSD cars , now.
    They can drive ANYWHERE you drop a pin, even drive OFF ROAD.

  • @Jarptchow85
    @Jarptchow85 16 днів тому +7

    My father would have loved this video.

  • @wenyulian9584
    @wenyulian9584 16 днів тому +11

    Welcome to Waymo one world! This is a real deal in the real world of L4 level autonomous driving. Even though it is geofenced, but it shows how Waymo is progressing quietly. I am a Tesla FSD fan, but I know it has a long way to go to reach Waymo current L4 Level.

    • @AntTurner
      @AntTurner 16 днів тому +1

      Any tech company can do L4 in a geofence box with lidar and the help of google maps, the problem is that it will never profitable like this. One of these cars cost over $110,000 with the sensors. Google is losing billions on this venture at the moment.

    • @wenyulian9584
      @wenyulian9584 15 днів тому +3

      @@AntTurnerany tech company can do L4? Would you please name one company name that is doing L4 autonomous (riders only) driving robo-taxi in US commercially? I don’t know how did you get $110000 per vehicle price tag. Even with this price, the cost can be recovered from robo-taxi running about one year at around $2/mile charge for the taxi riding.

    • @markplott4820
      @markplott4820 14 днів тому

      TESLA robotaxi is only $1 per mile.

  • @pennytrui1149
    @pennytrui1149 16 днів тому +3

    25:19 the car wasn't moving because you were standing too close it's cautious lol 😆. If you were standing too close for too long the car would tell you please step back lol

  • @timsmith5133
    @timsmith5133 15 днів тому +2

    I rode in a Waymo multiple times while in Phoenix. I had a great experience! - Gen Z

  • @Kimbrough87
    @Kimbrough87 16 днів тому +3

    i own a i pace fun car to drive

  • @GuyFromGeorgia
    @GuyFromGeorgia 15 днів тому +3

    My wife and I visited SF for our 40th in the middle of August. I'm a big FSD fan. Her? She'd prefer horse & buggy. But I talked her in to two Waymo rides, to and from Fisherman's Wharf, and it converted her. I was as giddy as a 6 yo at Christmas riding in that comfortable back seat. My wife was quickly amazed and then totally relaxed by that calming Tai-chi type music playing softly inside. It was the future, Dave, like you repeated several times (I did the same thing) and you were sitting right in it for that 9 minute drive.

    • @markplott4820
      @markplott4820 14 днів тому +1

      but , $30 Waymo rides are a SCAM , they use remote drivers.

  • @bam111965
    @bam111965 15 днів тому +3

    Very cool! I was also surprised at the reasonable traffic condition is SF. Last time I was there it was terrible.

  • @treynolds94
    @treynolds94 2 дні тому +1

    People seem to forget about our winters up here in Canada and the northern US states that get a crap ton of snow in the winter. This technology would never be reliable enough during heavy snow storms. When you cant see the road markings or let along were the road even is this tech will kill you drive you off a cliff.

  • @ultrastoat3298
    @ultrastoat3298 16 днів тому +2

    11:48 🌶🥵🌶🥵 Dave bringing us the real content.

  • @paulmcgraw9284
    @paulmcgraw9284 16 днів тому +2

    Your Waymo video was cool! The future is before our eyes! Your visit to the Chinese restaurant was funny, especially when you ate the spicy sauce! Keep the videos coming! 😀😀👍👍

  • @jeffersonperez9307
    @jeffersonperez9307 8 днів тому +1

    Welcome to SF hope you had an amazing time here ❤

  • @scotduckrow8524
    @scotduckrow8524 16 днів тому +2

    Too bad Whole Mars didn't pick you up.

  • @jeromehebert3184
    @jeromehebert3184 16 днів тому +2

    OMG that is so cool

  • @NickDidelot
    @NickDidelot 16 днів тому +2

    You’re right about autopilot, obvious stop and go traffic and the car takes off just to hard brake a few seconds later.

    • @markplott4820
      @markplott4820 14 днів тому

      try FSD v12.5 , much improvement.
      can even Drive OFF ROAD.

  • @strokeoftesla
    @strokeoftesla 16 днів тому +1

    @dave eats is best part of the video lol

  • @selbyjohnson5986
    @selbyjohnson5986 16 днів тому +1

    It's pretty cool and I would definitely use it! I always feel a little weird in someones Uber. Sometimes they want to talk a lot but I just want to ride lol

  • @selbyjohnson5986
    @selbyjohnson5986 16 днів тому +1

    You missed filming the sea lions though!

  • @djmagicisland
    @djmagicisland 14 днів тому +1

    Thank you for sharing may I ask how much was the Waymo ride ?

  • @johnpoldo8817
    @johnpoldo8817 16 днів тому +2

    Dave, so cool ! Thanks for showing us and taking the risk. Love that technology.

    • @markplott4820
      @markplott4820 14 днів тому

      DAVE is a SLUG and a Chair Moistner.

  • @markplott4820
    @markplott4820 14 днів тому

    DAVE - who takes Robotaxi to SFO airport , when BART goes there @ 80 mph ?
    and you Dont even need a APP......lol.

  • @rtfazeberdee3519
    @rtfazeberdee3519 16 днів тому +1

    About 13 mins of "Connor Waffle" before the car arrives

  • @ultrastoat3298
    @ultrastoat3298 16 днів тому +1

    1:16 Dick Lee Pastry

  • @mikeintampa250
    @mikeintampa250 16 днів тому +3

    That was pretty amazing! Is there any reason why the driver's side visor was down with the light on the visor? I wonder if it's like that in all the Waymos. My Japanese restaurant has the waving cat.

    • @doomsday9973
      @doomsday9973 16 днів тому +1

      no, someone just left it down.

  • @jhelotes5627
    @jhelotes5627 16 днів тому +1

    Another interesting video. Tesla needs to replace Hardware 3 in the entire fleet.

    • @markplott4820
      @markplott4820 14 днів тому

      FSD v12.5 is now working on HW3 vehicles.

    • @jhelotes5627
      @jhelotes5627 11 днів тому +1

      @@markplott4820 hope so. A lot of promises since 2021 for me. Kinda frustrating since Tesla provides zero direct to consumer info on a very expensive option.

    • @markplott4820
      @markplott4820 11 днів тому

      @@jhelotes5627 - see - Tesla impact report 2023.
      Tesla Robotaxi is only $0.10 per mile

    • @williamlowry2487
      @williamlowry2487 6 днів тому

      @@jhelotes5627 You say that as if Hardware 4 is robotaxi level. It isn’t.

    • @jhelotes5627
      @jhelotes5627 2 дні тому

      @@williamlowry2487 That’s reading A LOT into my comment.

  • @stoberstaber
    @stoberstaber 14 днів тому +2

    we did waymo in Phoenix. it was great. my wife is a bad passenger but she loved it.

  •  16 днів тому

    I love the EV I pace almost bought one but why would anyone want a driverless car?

  • @markmcintosh7095
    @markmcintosh7095 16 днів тому

    It's to odd for me. I'm not ready for it.

  • @findlisa5
    @findlisa5 16 днів тому

    Great stuff Dave! I like that transition near 12:08, where it appears you worked in a horizontal-taxi ride to SF General to, you know, extract the raspberry sauce. Also, great idea on where to do the pickup. Since it involves a multi-stop Waymo ride, could you invite Kyle and the gang to fly out and visit a bunch of stops where Waymos in SF had their tires slashed? There are 19 to choose from in the court records. BTW, these are likely centered about the stomping grounds of a 36-year-old woman named Ronaile Joshau Burton. Thanks again!

    • @findlisa5
      @findlisa5 16 днів тому

      Hah! Other good stuff is Dave's surprise/confusion over the Waymo signaling to change lanes at 15:28, and Dave's joy to witness a Waymo right turn on red, done with the ease of a longtime SF resident at 15:45.
      At 19:30, Dave mentioned that Telsa FSD is not level 5 autonomy. True, that is presently level 3. But your point there sounded like Waymos are level 5. In fact, Waymos are presently level 4, which means they are fully autonomous in a limited set of conditions. To your credit, you pointed out that limited driving domain in a bunch of ways. In other words, Waymos operate at level 4 and not level 5.
      Interesting point on the pets at 23:55. Could Kyle test that as well? I'm pondering an English bulldog in that middle back seat wearing a Polo shirt, glasses, and wig. Are the neural nets in the trunk or the remote support using the ceiling cam really going to spot Spot? I'm thinking no.
      Not surprised you went with the Uber to get back for the debate. A tip for tourists is to go for the multi-stop trip ending where they started. That gets it down to just one 30-min wait. Just don't push it on that stop time of just 5 mins! It's really just enough to jump out for a photo before they jump back in.

  • @penneya3911
    @penneya3911 16 днів тому

    I mean I’ve been in that area on lunar new year and there are huge crowds and firecrackers going off everywhere. You don’t want to try to drive through, it will really tick off the crowd.

    • @markplott4820
      @markplott4820 14 днів тому

      Streets are BLOCKED off , when Chinatown have events.
      WAYMO still tries to enter , blocked streets......lol.

  • @markplott4820
    @markplott4820 14 днів тому +1

    DAVE - Chinese SOUP Dumplings are Better , they have rich soup broth inside.

  • @markplott4820
    @markplott4820 14 днів тому

    DAVE - $30 Waymo rides , you friend must be RICH.
    my Monthly BUS pass is only $25.
    and TESLA Robotaxi will be $1 per mile , Landed cost.

  • @markplott4820
    @markplott4820 14 днів тому

    DAVE - Radar & LIE-dar is a BIG FAT LIE.

  • @markplott4820
    @markplott4820 14 днів тому

    DAVE - Waymo will NEVER Scale to Thousands of cars .