Tuesday, January 18, 2011

With only a software update

Talking about platooning cars:
Some modern cars already come equipped with sensors and actuators to ensure that they don't get too close to the car in front, or don't drift out of their lane, says Robinson. SARTRE was set up to exploit these technologies, but to use them to bring vehicles closer together instead.
New Scientist

Platooning  puts the software in charge of driving and the car follows the car in front close behind. The point here is the an old idea can be implemented with the technology already existing in the modern car. A start up opportunity.

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