Self-Driving Cars Risk Blind Spot for Vulnerable Road Users as Tech Unprepared for Fast-Moving Runners

Self-driving cars risk blind spot for vulnerable road users as tech unprepared for fast-moving runners

Self-driving cars may not be fully prepared to deal with runners on the road, according to a new study, which warned of massive safety risks. Researchers found that runners were far more likely than walkers to take risks when crossing roads, something current automated vehicle systems may not properly account for.The study, carried out by teams at the University of Glasgow and KAIST, used augmented reality technology to explore how runners behav…

Stick that in your Strava: the IoT systems protecting runners from self-driving cars

With driverless taxi services poised to expand across European cities this year, a new study is urging operators to equip vehicles with IoT enabled on-board traffic lights to signal to runners and pedestrians when it is safe to cross. Researchers from the University of Glasgow and KAIST in South Korea warn that runners, in particular, take more risks at crossings than walkers, potentially creating new hazards for autonomous vehicles unless safet…