Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have developed autonomous driving software which distributes risk on the street in a fair manner.\nAn example will illustrate the approach: An autonomous vehicle wants to overtake a bicycle, while a truck is approaching in the oncoming lane.\nWhat is the risk posed to each respective vehicle, and what risk do these vehicles constitute to the autonomous vehicle itself?\nIn unclear cases the autonomous vehicle with the new software always waits until the risk to all participants is acceptable.\nAggressive maneuvers are avoided, while at the same time the autonomous vehicle doesn’t simply freeze up and abruptly jam on the brakes.
"}}}},{"node":{"postTitle":"US researchers propose a ‘white light’ on traffic signals for self-driving cars, Auto News, ET Auto","slug":"us-researchers-propose-a-white-light-on-traffic-signals-for-self-driving-cars-auto-news-et-auto","publishDate":"None","createdLocal":"2023-02-10 14:31:00.505667","feedName":"Autonomous Vehicle News","postSummary":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"The white phase concept also incorporates a new traffic signal, so that human drivers know what they are supposed to do.\nThe white light indicates that the AVs are planning their movements in order to get traffic through the crossroads more quickly.\nWhat’s important is that there be a signal that is clearly identifiable by drivers.”The \"white phase\" traffic junction idea was initially presented by the researchers in 2020.\n“First, AVs improve traffic flow, regardless of the presence of the white phase.\n“We also think there are opportunities to test drive this approach at specific locations.“For example, ports see high volumes of commercial vehicle traffic, for which traffic flow is particularly important.
"}}}},{"node":{"postTitle":"WiTricity wirelessly charges autonomous e-buses in claimed industry first","slug":"witricity-wirelessly-charges-autonomous-e-buses-in-claimed-industry-first","publishDate":"2023-02-09 15:56:08+00:00","createdLocal":"2023-02-10 14:30:58.950192","feedName":"Autonomous Vehicle News","postSummary":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"This was said to be the first commercial application of wireless charging for an autonomous electric e-bus with WiTricity providing a key feature for an advanced public transport system.\nIts wireless EV charging is already being used for passenger vehicles, including FAW’s HongQi and the Genesis GV60.\nTaxi trials are also under way, demonstrating the use of wireless charging in queues to give the taxis ‘power snacks’ as they wait for the next fare.\nThe Yutong buses are the first demonstration of wireless charging with autonomous commercial vehicles.\nWireless EV charging can enable the next generation of electrified transportation and logistics.”
"}}}},{"node":{"postTitle":"3D lidar system improves safety of autonomous vehicles","slug":"3d-lidar-system-improves-safety-of-autonomous-vehicles","publishDate":"2023-02-03 00:00:00","createdLocal":"2023-02-10 14:30:58.346331","feedName":"Autonomous Vehicle News","postSummary":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"Vehicles equipped with autonomous driving capabilities could be made safer with a new version of lidar, known as flash lidar, which combines conventional beam-scanning techniques with a newer, 3D approach.\nAutonomous vehicles typically come equipped with lidar systems that use pulsed lasers to map objects and scenes in order to allow autonomous robots, vehicles and drones to navigate their environment.\nBecause this light source is chip-based it could eventually enable the development of an on-chip all-solid-state 3D lidar system.\n“Our DM-PCSEL-based 3D lidar system lets us range highly reflective and poorly reflective objects simultaneously,” said Noda.\nThey also showed that the system can automatically recognise poorly reflective objects and track their movement using selective illumination.
"}}}},{"node":{"postTitle":"Tesla is cleared in highly publicized fatal crash with ‘no one in the driver’s seat’","slug":"tesla-is-cleared-in-highly-publicized-fatal-crash-with-no-one-in-the-drivers-seat","publishDate":"2023-02-09 00:00:00","createdLocal":"2023-02-10 14:30:57.565797","feedName":"Autonomous Vehicle News","postSummary":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"Tesla, and specifically Autopilot, has been cleared from blame in the highly publicized fatal crash in Texas that was reported to have happened with “no one in the driver’s seat.”In April 2021, a strange and tragic accident in a Tesla happened in Spring, Texas.\nA Tesla Model S missed a turn, hit a tree, and caught on fire, killing the two occupants.\nThe strange thing was that the police said they don’t think anyone was in the driver seat as someone was found on the front passenger seat and another in the back seat.\nFurthermore, a family member of the Tesla owner said that he jumped in the back seat when starting the drive.\nThe acceleration achieved with TACC engaged was lower than the acceleration documented in the car’s EDR data.
"}}}},{"node":{"postTitle":"BMW Announces new X5 and X6","slug":"bmw-announces-new-x5-and-x6","publishDate":"2023-02-09 11:58:00+00:00","createdLocal":"2023-02-10 14:30:56.744610","feedName":"Autonomous Vehicle News","postSummary":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"BMW Announces new X5 and X6Source: BMW announcementWOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J. — BMW presents the extensively updated new editions of its successful Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) and Sports Activity Coupé (SAC) for the luxury segment.\nThe new BMW X5 and new BMW X6 emphasize their inherent poise and assurance with detailed design revisions and additions to their standard specification.\nAnd standard specification also includes 19-inch light-alloy wheels for the new BMW X5, 20-inch items for the new BMW X6 and 21-inch wheels for the range-topping variant of each model.\nParking Assistant Professional: enter and exit spaces by smartphone.\nWhile the automated maneuver is in progress, the driver can focus on monitoring the vehicle’s surroundings.
"}}}},{"node":{"postTitle":"Red light, white light? Scientists suggest adding 4th color to traffic lights to help self-driving cars","slug":"red-light-white-light-scientists-suggest-adding-4th-color-to-traffic-lights-to-help-self-driving-cars","publishDate":"2023-02-08 14:46:27+00:00","createdLocal":"2023-02-10 14:30:56.107937","feedName":"Autonomous Vehicle News","postSummary":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"Researchers from North Carolina State University propose adding a fourth color to traffic lights, a white light, enabling self-driving vehicles to help control traffic flow, and let human drivers in on what’s going on.\nAcross a series of computational simulations, study authors found that adding this fourth white light significantly improved travel time through intersections and reduced fuel consumption.\n“The white phase concept also incorporates a new traffic signal, so that human drivers know what they are supposed to do.\nAnd white lights will tell human drivers to simply follow the car in front of them.”How would a 4th traffic light work?\n“For example, ports see high volumes of commercial vehicle traffic, for which traffic flow is particularly important.
"}}}},{"node":{"postTitle":"'Teledriving’ steers first remote-controlled car on European road","slug":"teledriving-steers-first-remote-controlled-car-on-european-road","publishDate":"2023-02-08 18:58:15+00:00","createdLocal":"2023-02-10 14:30:55.405138","feedName":"Autonomous Vehicle News","postSummary":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"Writer at Neural by TNW Writer at Neural by TNWFor the first time, a car with no human inside has driven on a public road in Europe.\nCredit: VayVay trialled the tech without safety drivers after receiving an exemption permit from Harmburg.\nCredit: VayVay was founded in Berlin in 2018.\nThe second service is teledriving a car while the user sits in the back.\nCredit: VayVay argues that teledriving will be safer for passengers and more convenient for drivers, while reducing inner and private vehicle ownership.
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