Whatever Happened to the Self Driving Semi?

As the world waits for self-driving semis to hit the roads, commenters are debating when they'll become a reality, with some predicting a 5-10 year timeline. One skeptic notes that highway driving, often considered easier than city driving, still poses significant challenges, particularly when it comes to stopping distances - a fully laden truck traveling at high speeds requires a substantial braking distance. Others chime in, pointing out that while highway conditions may be more straightforward, the complexity of last-mile logistics and varying road conditions can't be ignored. The discussion is laced with humor, too, as one commenter jokes about the blessing for self-driving semis being "far away from us"!

Snapshot generated from the HN discussion