HAL 9000

The author shares personal experiences with a company car equipped with an advanced driver-assistance system (ADAS) that includes traffic sign recognition. Despite initial enthusiasm, the author finds the system to be unreliable, leading to dangerous situations on the road. The article highlights several incidents where the system misinterpreted traffic signs, resulting in abrupt braking or acceleration. The author draws a parallel to the fictional supercomputer HAL 9000 from '2001: A Space Odyssey', likening the system's failures to HAL's malfunctions. The narrative underscores the need for greater reliability and safety in ADAS/AD systems, offering a unique perspective on the challenges faced by users. The article concludes with the author's decision to disable the system, emphasizing the importance of addressing these issues to ensure the safety and trust of users.