Robot technology helps to process information and drive automatically

Automated technology (robots) cars from BAE Systems and Oxford University, UK can help reduce traffic congestion by handling regional traffic resources to make decisions.

A group of researchers installed this automated technology in a Wildcat 4x4 vehicle, using: camcorders, radar and laser systems mounted to control the direction of autonomous cars and avoid obstacles, other vehicles and pedestrians.

This can help reduce dependence on Global Positioning System (GPS), while still more accurately locating, managing risk well, reducing CO ₂ emissions and integrating automatic driving mode. .

"By processing regional traffic information, a car automatically controls the steering wheel safely without human intervention , " said Professor Paul Newman of the Faculty of Science. Arts, Oxford University, head of research on.

"Our long-term goal is to create a smarter, smarter generation of vehicles to make the roads safer, less congested and cleaner to make individual cars easier. We need cars that can analyze situations and drive automatically for people - cars without you having to hold the steering wheel full-time. You can watch TV shows, chat with children, read a book or email friends and you can rest assured the safety of the robot car trip , " according to the Church. Professor Paul Newman.

Unlike industrial robots in factories and ports, these auto cars, do not rely on infrastructure such as warning beacons and wires to move, because this is not Practical and too expensive to install on routes and in cities.

This research is supported by the EPSRC and implemented in cooperation with Nissan. Wildcats are currently being tested at Begbroke Science Park, Oxford University, England.

"The good news is that in the near future, we will not encounter traffic congestion and traffic accidents today," said Professor Newman.

"In the future, automatic transport vehicles, using automated technology (robots), similar to what we are developing, will ensure a safe transfer from province A to province B Full and efficient, thanks to the ability to analyze situations and autonomous, integrated programs on vehicles ".