In October of 2021, the first autonomous boat (that can carry people) made its debut in the canals of Amsterdam. It is a promising step towards autonomous urban vessels, reinforcing the argument that these boats are more feasible than autonomous cars. Although it still has its challenges, such as other boats not following rules as rigorously as drivers on the road, canals are low-speed, free of passengers, and have fewer signs to watch out for, which seem to be a better environment for autonomous vehicles. Read full article here
