Was fully autonomous driving always a pipe dream?

Advancements have been slower than the process to create rockets and put man on the moon

Compared to the high expectations prevalent around 2010, when Google successfully tested seven self-driving Toyota Priuses from San Francisco to Los Angeles, and the common belief that advancements in AI over one year are equivalent to 10 years in other fields, the actual progress achieved may seem disappointing. From software and hardware to people, technology brings changes While fully autonomous cars will likely become a reality someday, universal adoption may prove challenging for economic reasons.

Via: english.hani.co.kr