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Google: Test drivers, engineers learn from simulation miles in millions
Self-driving cars are by 2016 a "when" and not "if." All eyes are on the monthly how-are we-doing reports thanks to the Google Self-Driving Car Project tell-alls and the report for January is in. (All metrics are as of January ...
Software
Google Maps for Android harbinger of proactive apps
On Wednesday there was much happy buzz about updates for Google Maps for Android, bringing the mapping app to version 9.19. In particular, of all the new features everyone was talking about its Driving Mode (for Google Maps ...
Robotics
Waymo robotaxi service opens to all in San Francisco
The Google-owned Waymo robotaxi service on Tuesday became available to anyone in San Francisco interested in hailing a driverless ride.
Jun 26, 2024
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Automotive
New camera technology use facial cues to detect drunk drivers
Researchers at Edith Cowan University (ECU) are developing new computer tracking technology that takes data from camera footage to detect whether a driver is impaired by alcohol or not when they get behind the wheel.
Jun 24, 2024
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Business
Not quite ready for autonomous taxis? Teledriving could be a bridge
At a time when the general public may not yet accept driverless taxis and ride-hailing vehicles, teledriving could offer many of the same benefits, according to a new study led by a University of Michigan researcher. The ...
Jun 20, 2024
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Computer Sciences
Researchers create more precise 3D reconstructions using only two camera perspectives
In recent years, neural methods have become widespread in camera-based reconstructions. In most cases, however, hundreds of camera perspectives are needed. Meanwhile, conventional photometric methods exist which can compute ...
Jun 20, 2024
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Automotive
How vehicle size impacts others in a crash
We're seeing more big cars on our roads, especially large wagon-style vehicles with a four- or all-wheel drive, known as sport utility vehicles or SUVs. For every passenger car sold in Australia, almost three SUVs are sold.
Jun 20, 2024
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Business
AI is transforming global power structures—is Europe being left behind?
The race for dominance of the artificial intelligence (AI) industry is redefining the global geopolitical order. Whoever can master this rapidly changing technology will have an unprecedented level of economic control, and ...
May 30, 2024
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Hardware
A new lease on life for old laptops
Researchers in India have developed a tool that can estimate the remaining useful life of an otherwise obsolete laptop computer based on quality grading of two of its main components—hard drive and rechargeable lithium-ion ...
May 17, 2024
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Driving
Driving is the controlled operation of a land vehicle, such as a car, truck or bus. Although direct operation of a bicycle, a mounted animal (not including chariot operation) or a motorcycle (at least in the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada and Australia) is commonly called riding, such operators are usually legally considered to be drivers and are required to obey the rules of the road which apply to all drivers.
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