SensoMotoric and the Free University of Berlin have developed a technology that allows a person to steer a car by moving his eyes. A camera tracks the eyes’ movements and a computer uses this data to direct the car’s steering column. The above video shows a car and driver set up with the gadgetry maneuvering around Tempelhof Airport.
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Schmorpheus
The only thing i can think of right now is :
What can go wrong?
What if a pretty woman catches your eye…
emmakate
Yeah, or you sneeze or you see a bug crawling on your arm and start freaking out?
Shaun
This has to be the most idiotic thing I’ve ever heard of. So what happens when you glance to the side of the road or at the oncoming truck, does the car veer over and crash? What a stupid idea.
BikerRay
Motorcycle riders are taught not to stare at the edge of the road when rounding a curve, as you tend to steer where you are looking. So I guess this “eye-tracking” function is somewhat already wired into the brain.
WMSA
Wow! I definitively want one of those! Are they planning on putting them onto the market? How much would they cost?
sugarfap
I agree with Shaun. So everytime you want to change lanes and turn your head to the blind-spot.. what the hell happens?
Just plain stupid.
Another Tim
I agree with how stupid this invention is. When I am driving, I am looking forward, as well as in my rear-view mirrors and to the edge of the road (to look for woodland creatures that may be feeling suicidal), glancing at my speedometer or clock, etc. How is this invention going to react to these eye movements? And what happens if I glance at the person riding shotgun? Will the car veer sharply to the right then roll?
Johnny Cat
Easy, anony-mouse, just play the movie The Losers on the built-in television screen. Your eyes will roll so much the camera will provide a rear view.
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