As the self-driving technology becomes more and more of a reality, a new moral dilemma rears its complicated head, and people want answers before these cars go into mass production. Driverless cars are supposed to reduce the rate of car collisions with as much as 90 percent, given that a vast majority of road accidents are caused by human error. But what about the remaining 10 percent – the … [Read more...]
Virtual Traffic Lights – The Future on Your Windscreen?
Drivers across the globe know how frustrating being stuck in traffic can be, but a solution by researchers at Carnegie Mellon University could reduce commuting times by up to 40%. Researchers are developing a virtual traffic light system, which could also lower carbon emissions and reduce accidents and congestion on the roads. Traditional traffic lights would be replaced by an in-car display on … [Read more...]