Autonomous gear is going to take over wether people are against or for it there's even hybrid gear in operation. Both of these technologies are saving the companies mega bucks on each shift. Quantity that annually and by the life of the machines it's a no brainer the bean counters won't accept anything less.
Not having to pay wages, FIFO, supper, annual leave entitlements, sick pay, variations to EBA's. On top of this the cost savings in fuel and maintenance is huge bucks and the bean counters are loving it.
As for the average Joe in our life time we will be driving self drive car's on all the major highways in the not too distant future.
So Goldchaser keep a diary of what your doing for your future generations to experience in words what your doing today :Y:.