Manual override/cutoff
In reply to Software recalls and quick fixes to safety-critical computers in robocarsHow many times have we heard "switch to manual override!" in scifi movies where a malevolent force has taken over...
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In reply to Manual override/cutoffBut a joystick reminds me of the Star Trek manual override which consists of pushing a button on the computer so that you can push other buttons on the computer. This...
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In reply to Software recalls and quick fixes to safety-critical computers in robocarsThe update problem isn't limited to auto-update. With access to a clock, regular updates could cause the same sort...
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In reply to The update problem isn'tI don't think the minder is nearly as complex as the robocar system. For example, it does no navigation, no picking where to turn or where to go. It doesn't have to...
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In reply to How complex is the minder?I cannot imagine 'continuous' Internet-based updates to critical software systems on an ongoing basis.VPNs, perhaps -- if combined with very robust testing and...
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