cryonine
cryonine t1_j2z8qsg wrote
Reply to comment by MercatorLondon in Self-driving stroller aims to reduce parents’ stress – at cost of £2,700 by diacewrb
Probably, but the point is it’s not just a problem looking for a solution. It’s just overkill for the price.
cryonine t1_j2yzqmv wrote
Reply to comment by MercatorLondon in Self-driving stroller aims to reduce parents’ stress – at cost of £2,700 by diacewrb
If you live in a flat area, definitely not an issue. I live in SF and deal with a lot of hills. I don't need it, but it would be nice. The stroller we're currently using is already heavier than this too. Is it necessary? Nah, but luxury strollers are just about that - a luxury. You don't need a self-rocking bassinet either, but those are selling like hotcakes at $2k.
cryonine t1_j2ymkfl wrote
Reply to comment by AlyssaImagine in Self-driving stroller aims to reduce parents’ stress – at cost of £2,700 by diacewrb
No one, not even the company. Per the article and promo video, it only "self-drives" when empty. If loaded, it has intelligent breaking and assisted climbing for hills. The title is a bit clickbaity.
cryonine t1_j2yme3k wrote
Reply to comment by MercatorLondon in Self-driving stroller aims to reduce parents’ stress – at cost of £2,700 by diacewrb
When you read the article / watch the promo video, it makes a lot more sense. It only "self-drives" when empty, and provides the benefits of assisted breaking and climbing for hilly areas. This would be a godsend for the grandparents... but expensive.
cryonine t1_j2ylztp wrote
Reply to comment by brainsizeofplanet in Self-driving stroller aims to reduce parents’ stress – at cost of £2,700 by diacewrb
I thought the same thing when I read the headline. However, after I read the article they point out that it's only "self-driving" when empty.
cryonine t1_j2ylvvq wrote
Reply to comment by MadLintElf in Self-driving stroller aims to reduce parents’ stress – at cost of £2,700 by diacewrb
The headline is quite a bit of clickbait, IMO. The stroller will only self-drive if empty and even then it's very limited. The use case they highlight is if your little one wants to walk or be carried, you can do that and not have to push the stroller... which, whatever. They buried the lede here, because the real benefit is smart breaking and motor assistance uphill. As someone that lives in a hilly area of SF, this stroller would be awesome.
Self-driving when empty makes sense, because no fucking way am I trusting my kids to sit inside a self-driving stroller. The price is definitely high, but this is aimed in the luxury market, which already has strollers around this range anyway.
cryonine t1_jdxngeq wrote
Reply to comment by CreepySquirrel6 in [OC] My partner’s 2 months job hunt as a Product Manager (UK, 4 years xp) by fryd_rice_all_rise
Depends on type of job, specific role, and seniority. Eight seems excessive unless you're very senior, but 5-6 is pretty common, especially if you're including the recruiter screen.