Because most of the software runs in a data center remote from the Autofac, it can be shared between Autofacs. This allows it to not have to think very hard when things are boring, and very hard when something goes wrong.
“most”, but not all. How does the Autofac generate the control system for the next Autofac? Doesn’t this require a chip fab, or are we just hand waving away the need for more processors and just saying we will import them from outside like we do the raw materials?
Yes, that’s totally part of the starter pack. All the electronics are imported—CPUs, radios, cameras, lights, voltage converters, wire harnesses, motor controllers...
I don’t know how to plan the split between the part of the thinking that is done inside the Autofac and the part that is done in the data center.
“most”, but not all. How does the Autofac generate the control system for the next Autofac? Doesn’t this require a chip fab, or are we just hand waving away the need for more processors and just saying we will import them from outside like we do the raw materials?
Yes, that’s totally part of the starter pack. All the electronics are imported—CPUs, radios, cameras, lights, voltage converters, wire harnesses, motor controllers...
I don’t know how to plan the split between the part of the thinking that is done inside the Autofac and the part that is done in the data center.