The thing that power wheels toys really need is remote controls. When your kids are learning to drive them the kids are too capable of getting them stuck on dumb stuff and not capable enough of getting them back out. A remote control - especially one that could put the thing into reverse - would be a huge benefit.
In theory, that's a brilliant idea. However, you know the reality of an actual implementation would be an unsecured/poorly secured communications protocol resulting in some sick teenagers being able to remotely drive some unsuspecting kid out into the street.
WTF... Why is this modded Funny? Maybe driving the kid into a pile of dog shit would be funny. Or into the garden. But to put a little kid into the street, that's atempted murder.
WTF... Why is this modded Funny? Maybe driving the kid into a pile of dog shit would be funny. Or into the garden. But to put a little kid into the street, that's hilarious.
No reason to use insecure communications for remote control. Jamming is unavoidable from a determined adversary, but paired TX/RX pairs are pretty much the norm on 2.4GhZ. Even most camera drones are pretty immune from someone taking over driving from their cell phone. Old school unencrypted AM/FM RC bands were pretty open. New digital spread spectrum frequency hopping is reasonably reliable and secure.
Well, why would this be a bad thing? Just hear me out. For the religious people it is Gods wil. For the Atheists, it is darwin and evolution. So everybody wins.
This is also why I am against any trafic rules. If we would get rid of them, in only a few hundred generations, we would have drivers who have extremely fast refelxions on avoiding accidents as well as pedestrians who can jump out of the way with enourmous speed. (and with a bit of luck, we gfot rid of the cyclists in the process)
This is also why I am against any trafic rules. If we would get rid of them, in only a few hundred generations, we would have drivers who have extremely fast refelxions on avoiding accidents as well as pedestrians who can jump out of the way with enourmous speed.
That's way too slow.
This is already happening as driving has become safer and safer over the years Less accidents per mile.
The cars are safer in literally every way, and that has been the general trend. Some of the safety features are designed to help prevent accidents, not just mitigate them.
Well, why would this be a bad thing? Just hear me out. For the religious people it is Gods wil. For the Atheists, it is darwin and evolution. So everybody wins.
This is also why I am against any trafic rules. If we would get rid of them, in only a few hundred generations, we would have drivers who have extremely fast refelxions on avoiding accidents as well as pedestrians who can jump out of the way with enourmous speed. (and with a bit of luck, we gfot rid of the cyclists in the process)
This is already happening as driving has become safer and safer over the years [wikipedia.org] Less accidents per mile [wikipedia.org]. So as it is already clearly proven, people are already adapting to cars.
The lower death rates are entirely due to improvements in cars, not people. It's things like seat belts, air bags, anti-lock brakes etc.
What you said sounds good, but it hasn't worked and it won't work. For example, if the kind of darwinism you're suggesting worked for humans, we would have been rid of alcoholics a long time ago. I suspect the reason is that the deaths occur long after reproduction. It would be the same with darwinist driving. Consider that the death caused by a bad driver would just as likely
How is having a kill switch or a remote control for your kid's little EV NOT being an involved parent? In order for the thing to be of any use you have to be watching.
Sure, it extends the leash a bit, but not even out of sight.
I think the real key is how fast these things go vs. how fast parents can move. If the toy can drive faster than most parents can catch up on foot, the value of the remote off-switch goes up.
First, 'faster than most parents can go' is pushing how fast I'd want a little tyke vehicle to go. I mean, are we equipping it with a proper seat, a seatbelt, roll cage, impact bumper, etc...?
Second, yeah, the faster the vehicle the more valuable a kill switch would be. Heck, get fancy with it and have it shut down if the tyke exceeds X distance from the control. IE if it starts getting far enough that the parent's control might not be able to reach it, turn off anyways, at least until the parent catches
Has it escaped everyone's notice that the Powerwheels Racing Series is not for children? PRS originated at the Pumping Station: One makerspace in Chicago, and directly led to my becoming a member. The cars are modified to hold adults, not children. The $500 budget is to keep things from getting too serious (if you are suspected of violating the budget a kangaroo court is convened and penalties assessed) and teams are also given 'moxie points' for fun design touches, costumes, and general lighthearted attitu
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My brother tried to kill me by reversing and running over me in his power wheels truck.
The remotes should be a simple kill switch.
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In theory, that's a brilliant idea. However, you know the reality of an actual implementation would be an unsecured/poorly secured communications protocol resulting in some sick teenagers being able to remotely drive some unsuspecting kid out into the street.
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WTF... Why is this modded Funny?
Maybe driving the kid into a pile of dog shit would be funny. Or into the garden. But to put a little kid into the street, that's atempted murder.
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Like I said...sick teenagers. I'm sure slashdot has plenty of them (and plenty of the adult variety, too)
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WTF... Why is this modded Funny?
Maybe driving the kid into a pile of dog shit would be funny. Or into the garden. But to put a little kid into the street, that's hilarious.
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Nah.. not enough of an impact. If/when self driving cars become the norm, then expect it. A much bigger impact means much more infamy.
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No reason to use insecure communications for remote control. Jamming is unavoidable from a determined adversary, but paired TX/RX pairs are pretty much the norm on 2.4GhZ. Even most camera drones are pretty immune from someone taking over driving from their cell phone. Old school unencrypted AM/FM RC bands were pretty open. New digital spread spectrum frequency hopping is reasonably reliable and secure.
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Well, why would this be a bad thing? Just hear me out.
For the religious people it is Gods wil. For the Atheists, it is darwin and evolution. So everybody wins.
This is also why I am against any trafic rules. If we would get rid of them, in only a few hundred generations, we would have drivers who have extremely fast refelxions on avoiding accidents as well as pedestrians who can jump out of the way with enourmous speed. (and with a bit of luck, we gfot rid of the cyclists in the process)
This is already happe
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This is also why I am against any trafic rules. If we would get rid of them, in only a few hundred generations, we would have drivers who have extremely fast refelxions on avoiding accidents as well as pedestrians who can jump out of the way with enourmous speed.
That's way too slow.
This is already happening as driving has become safer and safer over the years Less accidents per mile.
The cars are safer in literally every way, and that has been the general trend. Some of the safety features are designed to help prevent accidents, not just mitigate them.
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Well, why would this be a bad thing? Just hear me out.
For the religious people it is Gods wil. For the Atheists, it is darwin and evolution. So everybody wins.
This is also why I am against any trafic rules. If we would get rid of them, in only a few hundred generations, we would have drivers who have extremely fast refelxions on avoiding accidents as well as pedestrians who can jump out of the way with enourmous speed. (and with a bit of luck, we gfot rid of the cyclists in the process)
This is already happening as driving has become safer and safer over the years [wikipedia.org] Less accidents per mile [wikipedia.org].
So as it is already clearly proven, people are already adapting to cars.
The lower death rates are entirely due to improvements in cars, not people. It's things like seat belts, air bags, anti-lock brakes etc.
What you said sounds good, but it hasn't worked and it won't work.
For example, if the kind of darwinism you're suggesting worked for humans, we would have been rid of alcoholics a long time ago.
I suspect the reason is that the deaths occur long after reproduction. It would be the same with darwinist driving.
Consider that the death caused by a bad driver would just as likely
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Yeah. Wouldn't want to be bothered being an involved parent.
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How is having a kill switch or a remote control for your kid's little EV NOT being an involved parent? In order for the thing to be of any use you have to be watching.
Sure, it extends the leash a bit, but not even out of sight.
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I think the real key is how fast these things go vs. how fast parents can move. If the toy can drive faster than most parents can catch up on foot, the value of the remote off-switch goes up.
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First, 'faster than most parents can go' is pushing how fast I'd want a little tyke vehicle to go. I mean, are we equipping it with a proper seat, a seatbelt, roll cage, impact bumper, etc...?
Second, yeah, the faster the vehicle the more valuable a kill switch would be. Heck, get fancy with it and have it shut down if the tyke exceeds X distance from the control. IE if it starts getting far enough that the parent's control might not be able to reach it, turn off anyways, at least until the parent catches
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Has it escaped everyone's notice that the Powerwheels Racing Series is not for children? PRS originated at the Pumping Station: One makerspace in Chicago, and directly led to my becoming a member. The cars are modified to hold adults, not children. The $500 budget is to keep things from getting too serious (if you are suspected of violating the budget a kangaroo court is convened and penalties assessed) and teams are also given 'moxie points' for fun design touches, costumes, and general lighthearted attitu
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Thanks for attempting to steer the discussion back on track.