Remote-controlled car crashes into police van during Islamabad demo after internet outage
A journalist's technology demonstration went awry when connectivity loss caused the vehicle to lose control.
What to know
- A remotely operated vehicle lost internet connection during a live demonstration in Islamabad and crashed into a police van, attributed to a technical fault.
- The incident was captured on video and went viral, prompting discussion about the maturity of remote-control and autonomous vehicle technology.
- The demonstrator called for more rigorous testing protocols before such technologies are deployed in real-world conditions.
This demonstrates the technology is not ready for deployment and requires more rigorous testing.
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“A journalist on-site attributed the crash to a technical fault caused by the internet outage, urging that more comprehensive testing is necessary before implementing such advanced technologies.”
Coverage consensus · Times of India
“A video clip went viral on social media after a remote-controlled car crashed into a police van in Islamabad, reportedly due to a "technical fault" caused by an internet disruption.”
Dawn · Dawn
Muhammad Aalijah Journalist and technology demonstratorIslamabad Police Owner of crashed police van
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