Several accidents involving autonomous car that lately happened to make some party began to doubt the ability of such sophisticated systems.
Moreover, car manufacturers from the United States, Tesla, has been selling electric cars complete with semi-autonomous systems.
Therefore, as reported by Reuters, the German Transport Ministry proposes to all cars with autonomous systems must be equipped with a device such as a blackbox in an airplane.
In the proposal submitted, stating that the driver does not have to pay attention to the road, but must remain seated behind the wheel, just to prevent emergencies.
A recent study showed Autonomous car or self-driving car can produce some negative effects for passengers. The effect is carsick as nausea to vomiting.
Just launch Auto on Thursday (04/09/2015), a team of researchers from
the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI)
says there are three main factors that make the car autonomous enhance the
potential carsick.
First, the conflict between the vestibular nerve that is associated with balance, with visual input. Second, the inability to anticipate the direction of motion, and the third decline in control over the direction of motion.
Carsick level is also influenced by the activity of the passenger in the car Autonomous. For example, how often they move.
UMTRI also calculate the frequency and severity of motion sickness based on certain criteria. To find out, conducted a survey in the United States, China, India, Japan, the UK and Australia.
The
results showed that, for example, 6 to 10 percent of Americans who have
high frequency driving autonomous car will always experience motion sickness,
in the low-to-high level.
Los Angeles - Voice Control or Voice Command Technology aka Voice Command , currently not in accordance with the car manufacturer advertising claims or adopting it . During this time , the car manufacturers are already using it , claiming , voice command technology to help improve concentration due to the driver's hands remain on the wheel and eyes on the road .
Results of a study published by the MIT Technology Review last month , was another conclusion . Voice commands attention even rated to make shattered the driver . Described , the technology was adopted because the rate of accidents due to the driver not the focus continues to increase : every year 35,000 people died in highway accidents in any road .
Those who experienced the accident , generally occurs when busy fiddling with gadgets or smart phone to communicate with colleagues . Set various features including infotainment systems .
Easy command
Explained , connection or voice command is easier for drivers to get something he wants , for example searching for a radio station or turn on the AC while driving . However, for other commands , are not easily executed by the system .
A joint study by researchers at MIT Collaboration Toyota 's Safety Research Center , concluded , to adjust the volume of the radio , the system less quickly than with manual ( button ) . As a result , the driver must glance at the screen to get to know the menu and make sure it was true .
Not Yet Safe
MIT researchers conducted a study subject who was driving through the Lincoln MKS 2010 fitted with " voice-activated control " . According to Bryan Riemer , researchers from MIT 's Age Lab . , It turns out the voice command in the car is not safe . Added , this research aims to help car manufacturers to improve the design of voice commands . Because the car continues to be met by increasingly complex computer .
Similar results were also presented by Paul Green , research professor at the Driver Interface Group at the University of Michigan , Transportasion Research Institute . " Voice commands can break down visual attention . Drivers feel less safe and comfortable while driving , " he explained .
Meanwhile , Paul Green , research professor at the Driver Interface Group at the University of Michigan , Transportasion Research Institute said , " The voice commands can break down visual attention . Drivers feel less safe and comfortable while driving . " Another study published last June by the AAA Foundation for Highway Safety, also concluded , the voice command system can break down mentally attention .
driver Otonomos
MIT experts last conclusion , there is no problem with security if well designed voice commands . Because they were too , penetilian continues for car drivers who can drive himself or otonomos . Because the proper method must be found so that the driver can focus when I had to return the car in full control , look to the road and hands remain on the steering wheel .
The results of this study of the effect of sound perintgah MIT published in the LA Motor Show last month . At the same time , Toyota also demonstrated research car designed to measure the fragmentation of the driver's attention . Another study by researchers from Stanford Toyota , a driving simulator that is designed to monitor the behavior of car drivers otonomos .
Yokohama - Before Carlos Ghosn of Nissan Leaf tried alone can menggemudi Mesee themselves in Makuhari , Chiba , Japan , yesterday , last week , Nissan offered an opportunity for Japanese reporters to direct evidence of this technology . According to Tetsuya Komatsu of responsejp.com English - also sent to KompasOtomotif - the test used two different cars otonomos to use , one for the city , one more for the road toll .
One of them , according to Nissan , otonomos in town already registered and got the license plate with the number 2020. " It's a regular license plates for cars is incredible," said President and CEO , Carlos Ghosn of Nissan . " A month ago we announced a target otonomos 2020 , now has been tested , " adds Carlos .
Almost all manufacturers of the world today are competing to develop otonomos technology , making the car can menyopir itself with sophisticated computers . Although such a dream , a number of business people judge the world , this technology can already commercialized in 2025 .
The ability of this technology to avoid accidents will reduce insurance costs are expensive . In addition , the consumption of fuel -efficient cars because otonomos can prevent undue acceleration . Congestion at intersections can also be reduced because each car can communicate with each other .
The elderly users who are physically incapable stated again will not lose the right to drive a car . Meanwhile , less experienced young people can be safe , protected and cheaper insurance .
" In 2025 , otonomos car marketed globally . ( The technology ) is able to create a personal mobility revolution , allowing people to old bekendara , economical fuel consumption , and reduce accidents to zero , " wrote HSBC in a report launched Inautonews ( 2 / 12/2013 ) .
impact
On the other hand , the presence of this technology is expected to have a devastating effect on the company's cab . Mass transportation such as trains , buses , and short-haul flights will be left . People prefer the road that leads directly from the house at that location because it is more convenient to use the car 's own.
Lodging industry will also be subject to " sap " . If someone can drive day and night to pursue an important meeting in another city , he does not have to stop at the inn to sleep . This technology makes the car can work without a break .
IT industry as a developer of applications , in-car entertainment systems , will acquire new markets . Meanwhile , the radio and music business will lose a loyal listener . The pace car on the highway sooner if the technology is proven to be safe and able to reduce accidents .
" This is not a toy . Economic and social impacts are very diverse . Beyond practical benefits , we predict large -scale otonomos car will save 1.3 trillion dollars to the U.S. economy . Globally , bigger savings up to 5.6 trillion U.S. dollars , "said Morgan Stanley , a global financial institution based in Manhattan , New York .
Furthermore , if the car 's computerized system is running well , it looks more and more people keep silence in the car parked on the street corner . They will use the computers in the cabin for browsing .
" Non - automotive industry to be affected in this case , namely telecommunications , software , media , public transportation , semi - conductor , and insurance , " added Morgan Stanley .
Institute researchers Forst & Sullivans added , almost all automotive principals develop this technology . Mercedes - Benz , one of the leading , followed by other German brands , BMW and Volkswagen . The Toyota by Lexus is also preparing the same technology . Ford did not miss . So also with Google , they prepare themselves as supporting industries , not automotive manufacturers . Moreover , there are IBM and Cisco , which prepares the computer infrastructure .
