Tag: Transportation

Eric Horvitz with Microsoft Research on “Surprise Modeling”.
Eric Horvitz, head of the Adaptive Systems and Interaction group at Microsoft Research, talks about surprise modeling. 2008?. (more)

Scientific American Frontiers with Alan Alda: Cars That Think.
3 segments: Part 1 - Watch the Road. Alan rides in a vehicle that recognizes road signs and hazards – and warns the driver to slow down. Part 2 - Hold the Phone! Alan 'drives' the Ford VIRTTEX simulator that researchers use to investigate how distractions like cell phone calls or drowsiness affect driver safety. Part 3 - Smart Passenger. A virtual smart passenger named Sally listens in to the driver's speech at all times and responds appropriately. January 26, 2005. (more)