UK to roll out first driverless bus service
The UK will roll out its first driverless bus network in Scotland next week with drivers on standby behind the steering wheel, ready to take control should an emergency arise.
May 11, 2023
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News tagged with drivers
Automotive
Using transfer learning and model fusion method to detect distracted drivers
The World Health Organization (WHO), reports that well over 135 million people die worldwide in road traffic accidents each year and that the main cause of most accidents is driver distraction. Distractions such as using ...
May 8, 2023
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Engineering
Smart window—augmented reality for tomorrow's ship management
The precisely transmitted image of the quay wall on the ship's window of the steering bridge, provided with some additional information, for example on current conditions and mooring possibilities—even in fog, darkness ...
Apr 12, 2023
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Consumer & Gadgets
Half of U.S. drivers say they often use cellphones behind the wheel
Texting and driving can be deadly. Holding your phone in your hand to talk and surfing the internet while behind the wheel is dangerous, too.
Apr 3, 2023
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Business
California court upholds Uber drivers being contractors
A California appeals court on Monday upheld a state law letting Uber, Lyft and other app-based, on-demand companies treat drivers as independent contractors rather than employees.
Mar 14, 2023
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Automotive
New intelligent parking system could revolutionize parking in smart cities
As smart cities continue to grow, one of the most significant challenges faced by drivers is finding parking space. With the number of vehicles increasing every day, the lack of parking spots is becoming a significant issue. ...
Mar 8, 2023
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Automotive
When is it time to stop driving? Will mandatory assessments of older drivers make our roads safer?
Australia is a nation of car owners with a rapidly aging population. Drivers aged over 70 have nearly doubled in number in the past 20 years. The trend is the same for hospitalizations and fatalities due to crashes involving ...
Mar 6, 2023
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Machine learning & AI
Pastors' view: Sermons written by ChatGPT will have no soul
Among sermon writers, there is fascination—and unease—over the fast-expanding abilities of artificial-intelligence chatbots. For now, the evolving consensus among clergy is this: Yes, they can write a passably competent ...
Feb 15, 2023
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Robotics
Japan rolls out 'humble and lovable' delivery robots
"Excuse me, coming through," a four-wheeled robot chirps as it dodges pedestrians on a street outside Tokyo, part of an experiment businesses hope will tackle labor shortages and rural isolation.
Feb 8, 2023
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Business
Uber resumes services in Tanzania
Ride-hailing giant Uber has resumed its services in Tanzania, it said on Wednesday, settling a fare dispute with the government.
Jan 18, 2023
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