Farida Fouad
How does it work?
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Perception:
Computation:
Non-visual interfaces:
The system is built to "perceive the environment" for the driver. High technological gadgets are used in order to detect the location of the car, sense other surrounding cars or obstacles and detect the lanes of the road. A measurement unit is built in the car to measure angular acceleration "like a human ear." This information is connected and fused with a GPS unit to be able to identify approximately where the car is located and what is surrounding it. Cameras are also used for detection of the lanes of the road and some sort of laser scanner to scan the distance between the drivers' car and the surrounding objects and obstacles.
The following step is basically the translation of such data and transferring it to the driver and generating instructions to smoothen the driving process for the driver.
This step is responsible for helping the driver since he cannot see fast enough or accurate enough to act in a sudden situation. (Drive Grip, Vibrating vest, Speed strip)
The vehicle was finally unveiled to the public in January 2011 in the Rolex 24 Racing Event. Despite its ultimate success, the car will not be put on the road until proven it is even safer than a normal vehicle. The founders' main concern is whether society is going to accept such a sweeping idea. Will you accept such a breakthrough in science?
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