The short version

Rodney Brooks predicted on January 1, 2018: “A flying car can be purchased by any US resident if they have enough money. NET 2036. There is a real possibility that this will not happen at all by 2050.” Verdict: Partially right. Flying cars are now available for purchase, partially fulfilling the prediction, but they are not yet approved for US…

Prediction by

Rodney Brooks

On January 1, 2018

“A flying car can be purchased by any US resident if they have enough money. NET 2036. There is a real possibility that this will not happen at all by 2050.”

Follow-up

Flying cars are now available for purchase, partially fulfilling the prediction, but they are not yet approved for US residents and require licenses, falling short of being purchasable by 'any US resident' as envisioned.

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