An autonomous vehicle expert explains how Tesla’s Autopilot works, what prompted US authorities to investigate the system and what changes might be in store for the company.
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The promise of self-driving cars hasn’t materialized, and we’re no closer to them becoming a reality.
Autonomous vehicles could one day transform urban transport and make roads safer, but some obstacles need to be overcome first.
Humans often stumble when they encounter the unexpected, but they tend to adapt and move on. Artificial intelligence systems, not so much.
The public holds self-driving cars to incredibly high safety standards – and we’re working to meet them.
As self-driving cars increase in popularity, the question of legal liability remains. The driver, automobile manufacturer and software designers all have a role to play.
The age of autonomous vehicles is edging closer to reality with the launch of a driverless taxi service in the USA.
Despite what Elon Musk says, there are numerous challenges to overcome in creating completely self-driving cars that work in the real world.
In order to create an efficient future transportation system, autonomous vehicles need to accommodate people with different mobility needs.
Pedestrians are wary of autonomous cars, but they trust traffic lights. Researchers suggest driverless cars could communicate directly with the signals to make their own actions more predictable.
Over US$33 billion was invested in mobility tech last year in response to claims it will transform our lives. Based on what we have seen so far, which of these promised solutions will be delivered?
It seems no traditional finance company is safe from the marauding tech giants.
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Associate Professor, Human Systems Labs, University of Windsor
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Honorary Professor of Planning, The University of Queensland
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Professor of Cyber Security Practice, Edith Cowan University
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Professor of Transport Technology and Sustainability, Swinburne University of Technology
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PhD Candidate, Queensland University of Technology
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Sr User Researcher, Cornell University
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Professor of Human Computer Interaction, Stockholm University
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Associate Professor, Institute for Future Transport and Cities, Coventry University
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Professor of Design and Innovation, Nottingham Trent University
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Professor of Science and Technology Policy, UCL
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Professor of Safe AI and Autonomy | Director of Connected Autonomous Vehicles Lab at the University of Surrey, University of Surrey
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Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Michigan State University
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Director, Assuring Autonomy International Programme, University of York
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Professor of Systems Security, Coventry University
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Research Assistant Professor of Industrial & Systems Engineering, University of Southern California