For a pedestrian, the decision to cross a busy road often involves a distinct moment of human connection — an exchange of subtle cues with drivers, such as eye contact or a hand wave, to judge if it is safe to proceed. But how can vulnerable road users get this information when the driver's seat is empty? A novel study from Virginia Tech and Zoox, the Amazon-owned autonomous ride-hailing company, provides a promising answer: through sound.
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