Monday, April 2, 2018

Human Drivers

Autonomous vehicles get all the headlines, but
automakers are gradually adding advanced electronic
safety features to human-driven cars as they step toward
a world of self-driving vehicles.

Car and tech companies are rolling out laser sensors,
artificial intelligence, larger viewing screens that show
more of the road, cameras that can read speed limit
signs, and systems that slow cars ahead of curves and
construction zones.

Many of the new features repurpose cameras and radar
that already are in cars for automatic emergency braking,
pedestrian detection and other safety devices. The
companies also are keeping a closer watch on drivers to
make sure they’re paying attention.

n Monday, Arizona’s governor suspended Uber’s self-
driving vehicle testing privileges after one of its
autonomous vehicles struck and killed a pedestrian
last week. But auto engineers and industry analysts
still say roads will become safer as more vehicles get
automated features that either assist or replace human
drivers. The government says 94 percent of crashes
are caused by human error.

The cutting-edge devices usually come out first in
more expensive vehicles, but go to mainstream

vehicles as costs fall.

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