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Is there a psychic car in your future?


Could vehicles that "read minds" save drivers from themselves? Renault Re·nault   , Jean Louis 1843-1918.

French jurist who represented France at The Hague Conference of 1907. He shared the 1907 Nobel Peace Prize.
, the French automaker, is using advanced driving simulators Driving Simulators are used for entertainment as well as in training of driver's education courses taught in educational institutions and private businesses. They are also used for research purposes in the area of human factors and medical research, to monitor driver behavior,  to study the psychology of being behind the wheel. The goat is to develop cars able to analyze a particular driver's style and adapt mechanical systems accordingly. A more aggressive driver would be allowed to follow close behind a car that cuts in front of him or her, but the brakes would go on "high alert" for immediate application. With a timid timid,
adj in Chinese medicine, pertaining to inadequate energy needed to face and overcome obstacles.
 driver in the same situation, onboard Refers to a chip or other hardware component that is directly attached to the printed circuit board (motherboard). Contrast with offboard. See inboard.  computers would stow the car down but not brake suddenly in a way that would alarm the drivers following behind.
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Title Annotation:advanced driving simulators
Publication:New York Times Upfront
Article Type:Brief Article
Geographic Code:4EUFR
Date:Sep 19, 2005
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