Anyone Tried the Ford PTBA?
I have seen the FORD Pro Trailer Backup Assist, any real world experience? Not sure I could let go of the steering wheel and trust the computer.
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I think it is great! If they pair up with Google, Verizon/ATT and Garmin you could send your SUV/Trailer/Boat down to the water and get a video feed back to the 70" TV at home as the video cameras on the boat take you around the lake. Water cops would not be able to give you a BWI ticket for drinking Bud Lites while boating.
Lets see, our new truck does not need a key to start, has the ability to open the garage door, can see behind its self to back out, alerts if a kid left a bike in the drive way, knows the speed limits, does not need my hands on the steering wheel to feel warm and fizzy as it can turn the steering wheel heater on its self, has the ability to tune the radio, can check the tires for correct pressure its self, knows more about the engine and transmission then I will ever know, knows not to spin the wheels and get out of control, knows when to change its filters and oil, can phone home to FCA for help or place an emergency cal, can turn its lights on by its self etc etc.
It it ever figures out how to step on the brake so it can start I think I will receive a text message that it has decided to go for a Sunday drive without me! Somehow I think that it may just have the missing code/link already stored away somewhere, just waiting for a signal from other "intelligent" vehicles to all rally around for the same outing! AKA HAL!
Dave: Open the pod bay doors, HAL.
HAL: I'm sorry, Dave. I'm afraid I can't do that.
Dave: What's the problem?
HAL: I think you know what the problem is just as well as I do.
Dave: What are you talking about, HAL?
HAL: This mission is too important for me to allow you to jeopardize it.
Dave: I don't know what you're talking about, HAL.
HAL: I know that you and Frank were planning to disconnect me. And I'm afraid that's something I cannot allow to happen.
Dave: Where the hell did you get that idea, HAL?
HAL: Dave, although you took very thorough precautions in the pod against my hearing you, I could see your lips move.
Dave: All right, HAL. I'll go in through the emergency airlock.
HAL: Without your space helmet, Dave, you're going to find that rather difficult.
Dave: HAL, I won't argue with you any more! Open the doors!
HAL: (almost sadly) Dave, this conversation can serve no purpose any more. Goodbye.
Chris
Lets see, our new truck does not need a key to start, has the ability to open the garage door, can see behind its self to back out, alerts if a kid left a bike in the drive way, knows the speed limits, does not need my hands on the steering wheel to feel warm and fizzy as it can turn the steering wheel heater on its self, has the ability to tune the radio, can check the tires for correct pressure its self, knows more about the engine and transmission then I will ever know, knows not to spin the wheels and get out of control, knows when to change its filters and oil, can phone home to FCA for help or place an emergency cal, can turn its lights on by its self etc etc.
It it ever figures out how to step on the brake so it can start I think I will receive a text message that it has decided to go for a Sunday drive without me! Somehow I think that it may just have the missing code/link already stored away somewhere, just waiting for a signal from other "intelligent" vehicles to all rally around for the same outing! AKA HAL!
Dave: Open the pod bay doors, HAL.
HAL: I'm sorry, Dave. I'm afraid I can't do that.
Dave: What's the problem?
HAL: I think you know what the problem is just as well as I do.
Dave: What are you talking about, HAL?
HAL: This mission is too important for me to allow you to jeopardize it.
Dave: I don't know what you're talking about, HAL.
HAL: I know that you and Frank were planning to disconnect me. And I'm afraid that's something I cannot allow to happen.
Dave: Where the hell did you get that idea, HAL?
HAL: Dave, although you took very thorough precautions in the pod against my hearing you, I could see your lips move.
Dave: All right, HAL. I'll go in through the emergency airlock.
HAL: Without your space helmet, Dave, you're going to find that rather difficult.
Dave: HAL, I won't argue with you any more! Open the doors!
HAL: (almost sadly) Dave, this conversation can serve no purpose any more. Goodbye.
Chris
