The short version

Rodney Brooks predicted on January 1, 2018: “First driverless 'taxi' service in a major US city, with dedicated pick up and drop off points, and restrictions on weather and time of day. NET 2022.” Verdict: Called it. Waymo One launched paid driverless service in Phoenix in 2020 with geofence + weather restrictions — landed before his 'no earlier than 2022'…

Prediction by

Rodney Brooks

On January 1, 2018

“First driverless 'taxi' service in a major US city, with dedicated pick up and drop off points, and restrictions on weather and time of day. NET 2022.”

Follow-up

Waymo One launched paid driverless service in Phoenix in 2020 with geofence + weather restrictions — landed before his 'no earlier than 2022' floor.

From the High Caliber AI network — see the AI for PR module in the course.