I would personally miss driving, by the looks of it it drives itself

Even with fully autonomous cars and flying cars, I'd rather have the good ole wheel, clutch, and stick. Though I do like where this is headed

I like the concept, and the increased tire life and maneuverability, but I enjoy driving too much for an autonomous car.

I was wondering if there were any practical applications to that idea in I Robot. or if the movie used the concept in the first place. I can't say I fancy being insulated from the driving process though.

In order to make this work, the suspension system of an auto would have to be entirely re-designed. This would require a lot of retooling. Not sure if an auto manufacturer is willing to make that kind of investment.

Motorcycle rider, commercial driver and enthusiast here. I look forward to autonomous vehicles, for the express purpose of people who are unable (or just terrible at) driving. The less human factor that exists on the road, the safer the roads will be for those of us who prefer 'manual control'.

The concept of a spherical wheel has existed for some time, but no manufacturer to date has developed a viable, working prototype. One of the biggest snags seems to be suspension or retention within the vehicle. While the concept here of maglev seems promising, in practical application I suspect it will run into development woes.

As neat as that looks I prefer the old tire design more there's more contact with the road with the old design than I think there ever will be with the spherical ones

Saw this a while back, neat idea to say the most, but I do not see it ever really happening...

They also never explain how that entirely ENCLOSED and tightly toleranced spherical wheel will deal with mud and snow getting all jammed up in that wheel well like the old Nash Ramblers from the from the early 1950s... There is a reason there are not many cars with front fender skirts.

Though I do like the idea of sticking all the cellphone and social media addicted distracted drivers in the baby seat and letting the car drive, as long as they get their own lane away from me and my REAL cars.

I think it would be less costly for everyone by creating plentiful and convenient access to public transportation. That way there would be less infrastructure and energy needs. Self-driving vehicles are an interesting concept but it is likely going to be a technology that is affordable to only the most affluent.