On 2015-05-09 13:21 David Lochrin wrote: > QUOTE > Initial research findings of Daimler Trucks clearly show autonomous driving > relieves the strain of truck drivers > > Initial research findings of Daimler Trucks clearly show autonomous driving > relieves the strain of truck drivers > The Highway Pilot technology from Daimler Trucks demonstrably leads to more > concentrated and thus more efficient long-haul truck drivers. This is a > result of studies conducted on a cordoned-off test route during the pilot > stage of the technology. Measurements of the probands´ brain currents (EEG) > demonstrated that driver drowsiness decreases by about 25% when the truck is > being operated in autonomous mode, and the driver all the while pursuing > other meaningful operations. > UNQUOTE
Perhaps the test-drivers' drowsiness decreased by about 25% because they were alarmed by not being in control!! David L. _______________________________________________ Link mailing list [email protected] http://mailman.anu.edu.au/mailman/listinfo/link
