Bringing AI up to speed – autonomous auto racing promises safer driverless cars on the road
Artificial intelligence systems that can handle the pressure of high-speed auto racing could lead to driverless vehicles that can safely manage the morning commute.
Feb. 14, 2024 • ~8 min
Why AI can’t replace air traffic controllers
An air traffic safety expert explains why humans will remain central to managing the nation’s airports and airspace even as AI promises to improve air traffic control.
Jan. 30, 2024 • ~10 min
Your car might be watching you to keep you safe − at the expense of your privacy
Your car’s safety technology takes you into account. But a lot of that technology helps car companies collect data about you. Researchers are working on closing the gap between safety and privacy.
Dec. 6, 2023 • ~7 min
Self-driving buses that go wherever you want? How the UK is trying to revolutionise public transport
Amid bus route cuts and rail strikes, can the answer to our future public transport needs be found in the hi-tech prototypes being trialled around the UK?
Sept. 29, 2023 • ~28 min
Titan submersible disaster underscores dangers of deep-sea exploration – an engineer explains why most ocean science is conducted with crewless submarines
Dramatic improvements in computing, sensors and submersible engineering are making it possible for researchers to ramp up data collection from the oceans while also keeping people out of harm’s way.
June 23, 2023 • ~8 min
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