US approves new headlights that won't blind oncoming drivers
Anyone who has ever been temporarily blinded by high-beam headlights from an oncoming car will be happy to hear this.
Feb 15, 2022
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News tagged with traffic lights
Machine learning & AI
Traffic lights controlled using artificial intelligence
Roads are chronically congested and vehicles queue endlessly at junctions. Rush hour is especially bad for long traffic jams. At the Fraunhofer Institute for Optronics, System Technologies and Image Exploitation IOSB, researchers ...
Feb 1, 2022
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Ryanair slashes losses but Omicron hit winter bookings
Ryanair slashed losses in the final quarter of 2021 but the emergence of the Omicron variant cut into the normally busy winter holiday travel season, the no-frills airline said Monday.
Jan 31, 2022
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The self-driving trolley problem: How will future AI systems make the most ethical choices for all of us?
Artificial intelligence (AI) is already making decisions in the fields of business, health care and manufacturing. But AI algorithms generally still get help from people applying checks and making the final call.
Nov 24, 2021
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Tesla driver killed in fiery crash hit 90 mph, report says
The Tesla driver who died with a passenger in a fiery September crash near Miami accelerated to 90 mph (145 kph) in the seconds before he lost control and smashed into trees, federal investigators said Wednesday—a conclusion ...
Nov 10, 2021
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Collections of traffic images used to enhance the perception capabilities self-driving car
If self-driving cars are to safely navigate traffic, they need to "understand" the things around them.
Nov 4, 2021
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Pedestrians should get the green light on traffic signal prioritisation
Whether you're driving behind the wheel, cycling on a bike or a pedestrian at a junction waiting to cross, it may feel like traffic lights are never working in your favor.
Jul 27, 2021
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Researchers study phone use behavior and geometrics on urban and rural roads
Ding—a notification goes off on a cell phone. A driver looks down, their eyes briefly leave the road ahead, and... crash. Phone use while driving is a significant source of distracted driving that leads to traffic accidents, ...
May 24, 2021
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Reporter's driverless van ride: Cool tech, freaky turns
The annoyed shopper paced around and knocked on the windows of a minivan blocking him from leaving his Costco parking spot. He didn't seem to notice, or care, that there was no one inside.
May 20, 2021
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Congestion pricing could shrink car size
Rush hour will likely return when pandemic lockdowns lift, but a new study suggests that congestion pricing—policies that charge tolls for driving during peak hours—could not only cure traffic jams but also convince motorists ...
May 13, 2021
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