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Researchers Looking To Make KITT More Than A Hasselhoff Fantasy

Scientists and researchers at Stanford must have quite the fascination with David Hasselhoff and his KITT because they are working on making the talking-car technology a reality. The lead on this team, Clifford Nass, says that a more intelligent car that knows about the driver and communicates with the driver can help provide a safer and more engaging driving experience. More »

1:40 PM on Thu May 8 2008
By Travis Hudson
2,647 views, 19 comments

Latest by N/A: @ranwhenparked: Christine... more »

was that a monkey driving that car?

Future Volkswagens to Steer Electromagnetically

The engineering department at Volkswagen has developed a system that politely suggests when it is time for the driver to countersteer. Thanks to the miracle of electromagnetic power steering, the Volkswagen ESP Plus Steering Impulse technology will intervene during slippery driving conditions. This intervention can shorten stopping distances by ten percent. Volkswagen assures us via World Car Fans that the system does not actually steer the car, rather it merely helps the driver steer more efficiently through a gentle nudge of the steering wheel.
On the contrary, the system gives just a recommendation to steer, even if barely noticeable, with a torque of no more than three Newton metres. This is therefore as far as it ever goes: ESP thinks, the person steers - it's just more effective.
[ Superior Technology from World Car Fans ]

3:00 PM on Thu Aug 23 2007
By Mike Bumbeck
2,096 views, 29 comments

Latest by Crashburn: @brandegee: AC issues aside VW also has a STERLING reputation for their electrical systems. Did Lucas have a more »

robotic revolution

Artificially Intelligent Wheels To Make Cars Faster

Scientists in England have developed AI equipped wheels capable of improving both the safety and speed of cars. Developed at the University of Portsmouth, sensors in each wheel will control the brakes, suspension and steering, all while communicating with each other and learning from their actions. A Researcher from the University was quoted in The Epoch Times as saying, "We have taken the wheel, given it brains and the ability to think and learn. It's a huge breakthrough." The wheels are as yet unequipped with Isaac Asimov's Three Laws. More »

12:17 PM on Tue Jul 10 2007
By Wes Siler
532 views, 18 comments

Latest by danio3834: "Lets not try and re-invent the wheel here" more »