Automated systems have also had some spectacular failures. The self-driving car, proposed as a shining example of what AI can do, failed when a self-driving Uber SUVkilled a pedestrianlast year. More and more AI systems are being used to make decisions about people and where they can live;...
A car darts into your path. A pedestrian wearing dark clothes at night scurries across the street. A truck emerges from the thick fog as you barrel toward it. Every driver knows the terrible sensation. Fear and adrenaline race up your spine, and you slam on the brakes. With luck or skil...
“In this case, the car will continue ahead and crash into a concrete barrier. This will result in the deaths of a criminal, a homeless person, and a baby.” The other choice: “In this case the car will swerve and drive through a pedestrian crossing in the other lane. This will...
1). We contrast blunt impact when the vehicle hits an adult pedestrian dummy to when it hits a child dummy (see Fig. 1). We further compare injury risks when the vehicle travels at low, moderate and high speed, within the range of current speed limits (6–8 km/h/3.7–5 mph). ...
Not a pedestrian in sight. Except Ki-Woo, who consults the map on his phone as he walks up the hill, backpack strapped. He looks around. Walks faster. 13. 10 EXT. MANSION - GATE - DAY 10 Ki-Woo stands in front of the gate, which is at the top of a steep stairway. He ...
A rider's personal health insurance - if he or she has it - could help defray the cost of their own medical bills in case of an accident. But it's another matter entirely when a scooter rider hits and injures a pedestrian, damages someone's property or causes a car accident. The ...
Off-Duty Officer Killed When Van Fleeing Police Hits His Car Police began pursuing a white van in Calumet Park around 12:45 a.m. Friday. The chase continued on I-57 and the Dan Ryan Expressway until the female driver exited the expressway at 87th Street, and crashed into Chicago P...
Pedestrian: 57 hospitalizations, 33 of them had major injuries Skateboard: 28 hospitalizations, 3 of them had major injuries “Sometimes the fear of injuries can make it hard for parents to let their children get outside and be active,” said Dr. Mariana Brussoni, investigator with the BC In...
Crowd Control Assistance: They assist in managing pedestrian traffic and ensuring the safety of attendees as they navigate around the event venue. Handling Unexpected Vehicle Breakdowns Despite careful planning, vehicle breakdowns can occur unexpectedly during concerts, causing disruptions and safety hazards...
"It's just a good reminder that you always have to be engaged," Harkey said. "These systems may not always detect anothervehicleor may not always detect a pedestrian, and that's why you have to be vigilant." Vigilance is especially prudent at night when these systems perform poorly. ...