Wednesday, February 04, 2004
Radar Brings Vision to Cars' Blind Spots
If you add sensors to a car to aid the driver, eventually you have a perception base to automate the driving. 50,000 people die a year in cars, not to mention lost time due to inefficient driving habits. Also, the cost of transportation on businesses is pretty great. It is the exact reason why food & convenience-item delivery services failed.
Robotic cars are years away, but this is a needed start.
If you add sensors to a car to aid the driver, eventually you have a perception base to automate the driving. 50,000 people die a year in cars, not to mention lost time due to inefficient driving habits. Also, the cost of transportation on businesses is pretty great. It is the exact reason why food & convenience-item delivery services failed.
Robotic cars are years away, but this is a needed start.
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