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epf Champion Author Grand Rapids Posts:6,339 Points:1,892,330 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Jan 12, 2013 6:20:41 AM Ignore epf Report Abuse PALO ALTO, Calif. — Driving around a college campus can be treacherous. Bikes and scooters zip out of nowhere, distracted students wander into traffic, and stopped cars and speed bumps suddenly appear. It takes a vigilant driver to avoid catastrophe. Jesse Levinson does not much worry about this when he drives his prototype Volkswagen Touareg around the Stanford University campus here. A computer vision system he helped design keeps an unblinking eye out for pedestrians and cyclists, and automatically slows and stops the car. Someday soon, few drivers will have to worry about car crashes and collisions, whether on congested roads or on empty highways, technology companies and car manufacturers are betting. But even now, drivers are benefiting from a suite of safety Visit NY Times for full article

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PALO ALTO, Calif. — Driving around a college campus can be treacherous. Bikes and scooters zip out of nowhere, distracted students wander into traffic, and stopped cars and speed bumps suddenly appear. It takes a vigilant driver to avoid catastrophe.

Jesse Levinson does not much worry about this when he drives his prototype Volkswagen Touareg around the Stanford University campus here. A computer vision system he helped design keeps an unblinking eye out for pedestrians and cyclists, and automatically slows and stops the car.

Someday soon, few drivers will have to worry about car crashes and collisions, whether on congested roads or on empty highways, technology companies and car manufacturers are betting. But even now, drivers are benefiting from a suite of safety
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sillywagon Champion Author New York Posts:14,891 Points:1,442,095 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Jan 12, 2013 9:48:26 PM Ignore sillywagon Report Abuse Bring it on!!! From my experience many drivers have given up responsibility and are accidents just waiting to happen. They need something to drive for them.
mpg611 Champion Author Cleveland Posts:2,339 Points:570,520 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Jan 12, 2013 7:58:21 PM Ignore mpg611 Report Abuse Great concept though hope these computer vision systems dont fail.
Night Owl Champion Author Toronto Posts:7,555 Points:1,787,575 Joined:Jul 2004	Message Posted: Jan 12, 2013 5:43:15 PM Ignore Night Owl Report Abuse Good for Jesse Levinson. Let's see what becomes of this.
csblesson Champion Author Texas Posts:1,821 Points:354,100 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: Jan 12, 2013 2:43:36 PM Ignore csblesson Report Abuse Ok
humblepie Champion Author Toledo Posts:34,263 Points:2,372,345 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: Jan 12, 2013 1:24:19 PM Ignore humblepie Report Abuse im thrilled for them
335d1 Champion Author Virginia Posts:2,386 Points:760,020 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Jan 12, 2013 12:47:37 PM Ignore 335d1 Report Abuse As long as it helps the driver and not take them out of the loop.
VDubBill Champion Author Jacksonville Posts:3,765 Points:1,263,120 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Jan 12, 2013 12:21:57 PM Ignore VDubBill Report Abuse Wonder what happens when the computer decides to avoid a pedestrian but changes direction and takes out a nearby scooter?
molebaby96 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:2,126 Points:506,140 Joined:Nov 2011	Message Posted: Jan 12, 2013 12:03:08 PM Ignore molebaby96 Report Abuse Good
Skunk63 Champion Author Phoenix Posts:2,559 Points:559,310 Joined:Oct 2011	Message Posted: Jan 12, 2013 11:10:05 AM Ignore Skunk63 Report Abuse Just another step in shedding responsibility from the individual. How in the world is that progress?
mitt4prez Champion Author Tacoma Posts:1,752 Points:1,246,425 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: Jan 12, 2013 10:56:04 AM Ignore mitt4prez Report Abuse This is a nice sowing of seed for lawsuits ten odd years down the line.
Ticobird Champion Author Huntsville Posts:3,236 Points:1,116,990 Joined:Oct 2009	Message Posted: Jan 12, 2013 10:48:43 AM Ignore Ticobird Report Abuse You should drive on a campus like it is night and Halloween.
Billrusty All-Star Author Washington Posts:847 Points:158,960 Joined:Nov 2012	Message Posted: Jan 12, 2013 10:25:19 AM Ignore Billrusty Report Abuse discovery02 Dido!!
Pramodsharma Champion Author Richmond Posts:1,974 Points:387,390 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Jan 12, 2013 10:08:19 AM Ignore Pramodsharma Report Abuse We do multitasking even while driving , and need some device that warns or controls vehicle under such activities.
Discovery02 Champion Author Colorado Springs Posts:2,570 Points:311,640 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: Jan 12, 2013 10:06:22 AM Ignore Discovery02 Report Abuse Pretty soon we won't have to think for ourselves at all. (Even though some folks have a head start on this already.)
EvergreenON All-Star Author Ontario Posts:948 Points:484,665 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Jan 12, 2013 9:55:57 AM Ignore EvergreenON Report Abuse Making two things a the same time, both will be a mess
Bernie516 Rookie Author Pittsburgh Posts:49 Points:112,955 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Jan 12, 2013 9:48:46 AM Ignore Bernie516 Report Abuse The driver should be in full control/responsibility of the vehicle at all times.
dr047 Champion Author Cleveland Posts:2,597 Points:518,420 Joined:Aug 2010	Message Posted: Jan 12, 2013 9:02:21 AM Ignore dr047 Report Abuse Hum 111
SSwathwood All-Star Author Denver Posts:549 Points:778,045 Joined:Nov 2009	Message Posted: Jan 12, 2013 8:58:43 AM Ignore SSwathwood Report Abuse Good. Denver drivers could use this, maybe it would curve all the hit and runs.
doeslayersr Champion Author Illinois Posts:9,121 Points:872,980 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Jan 12, 2013 8:22:58 AM Ignore doeslayersr Report Abuse No thanks, I will drive myself. As far as dumb pedestrians who wander into traffic with both thumbs a texting on their phone, well the government has not been able to tax or spend enough to solve that problem. More money is definitely needed. NOT
txequitygas All-Star Author Houston Posts:798 Points:156,990 Joined:Dec 2012	Message Posted: Jan 12, 2013 8:11:28 AM Ignore txequitygas Report Abuse But judge, I was not driving, my car was!
must87searcher Champion Author Maryland Posts:8,985 Points:1,780,635 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Jan 12, 2013 8:08:06 AM Ignore must87searcher Report Abuse What will the insurers think about this?
Evilmaddog Champion Author British Columbia Posts:3,327 Points:958,525 Joined:Aug 2010	Message Posted: Jan 12, 2013 8:02:49 AM Ignore Evilmaddog Report Abuse computer crash
SUNOIL Champion Author Toledo Posts:5,250 Points:1,926,230 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Jan 12, 2013 7:59:53 AM Ignore SUNOIL Report Abuse Slow down and watch where you are going
sabre75 Champion Author Florida Posts:1,663 Points:340,395 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: Jan 12, 2013 7:52:49 AM Ignore sabre75 Report Abuse Rule 1. Pay attention!
Yooperheart Champion Author Michigan Posts:3,425 Points:528,000 Joined:Feb 2010	Message Posted: Jan 12, 2013 7:48:45 AM Ignore Yooperheart Report Abuse Lets go with the distractions at large. Pay attention.
Gnusman53 Champion Author San Diego Posts:7,014 Points:1,113,395 Joined:Feb 2004	Message Posted: Jan 12, 2013 7:30:47 AM Ignore Gnusman53 Report Abuse At what speed are they talking about on a college campus.... at mine, you could only average about five to ten miles per hour..MAX
Gnusman53 Champion Author San Diego Posts:7,014 Points:1,113,395 Joined:Feb 2004	Message Posted: Jan 12, 2013 7:21:36 AM Ignore Gnusman53 Report Abuse Hands full of what??? (grin)
farmboyTN Champion Author Tennessee Posts:2,267 Points:450,285 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Jan 12, 2013 7:14:30 AM Ignore farmboyTN Report Abuse Going to keep my old car and I feel safe in it now.
grandpadon28110 Champion Author Charlotte Posts:4,721 Points:1,143,285 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Jan 12, 2013 6:55:10 AM Ignore grandpadon28110 Report Abuse When?
MImusicman Champion Author Michigan Posts:1,878 Points:408,650 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Jan 12, 2013 6:47:46 AM Ignore MImusicman Report Abuse What about a system malfunction at 70 on the freeway? Not for me
CarefulDriver All-Star Author Ann Arbor Posts:581 Points:235,190 Joined:Aug 2012	Message Posted: Jan 12, 2013 6:42:03 AM Ignore CarefulDriver Report Abuse Interesting.
ddor All-Star Author Michigan Posts:981 Points:239,570 Joined:Aug 2012	Message Posted: Jan 12, 2013 6:39:39 AM Ignore ddor Report Abuse Ok
epf Champion Author Grand Rapids Posts:6,339 Points:1,892,330 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Jan 12, 2013 6:21:06 AM Ignore epf Report Abuse Not sure I'm ready for this.