Hacker Newsnew | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submitlogin

I have no idea how many of these machines are in a given area, but assuming it is an IMU [1] triggered lockdown, an earthquake could lock down many (10?, 100?, 1,000?) in a single geographic area very, very quickly. That seems like a big problem.

If the lockdown mechanism is GPS, then it should be clear where the actual machine is, so there shouldn't be any need to lock it down unless it's in a black zone.

And what happens if the manufacturer goes belly-up?

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inertial_measurement_unit




Consider applying for YC's Fall 2025 batch! Applications are open till Aug 4

Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact

Search: