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Discussion in 'Ferrari Discussion (not model specific)' started by F2003-GA, Jan 11, 2011.

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  1. F2003-GA

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    #1 F2003-GA, Jan 11, 2011
    true driver's car can seem to know exactly what the driver's thinking, but that's really not the case. Right?

    According to the latest reports, Ferrari is developing a series of systems that will actually read a driver's mind and body to bring the relationship between man and machine that much closer. The reports stem from a patent application wherein Ferrari describes a network of technologies that will aim to read a driver's respiration, perspiration, blink rate, heart rate, blood pressure, cranial activity and other parameters, adjusting the vehicle's dynamics accordingly.

    The hopefully non-invasive gizmos would be placed in the cabin ceiling, dashboard, steering wheel and seat, and are being developed in response to one simple conclusion: drivers think their abilities are beyond what they actually are. But is this one step too far in the development of electronic nannies?

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    #2 rossocorsa13, Jan 11, 2011
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    It would be better for drivers to reap the consequences of overextended ability and simply learn their lesson.

    Modern day driving would be safer that way, as people would simply not push the limits.

    Nowadays, people know that cars have electronic safety mechanisms built in that will correct their own stupidity, and as a result they're a little more eager to get too close to the limit.

    Safe driving shouldn't cost this much in R&D.
     
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    #3 NeuroBeaker, Jan 11, 2011
    So... if you suddenly go bug-eyed and whip your foot off the accelerator, will the car automatically apply the brakes before your foot gets there? :p

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    #4 F2003-GA, Jan 11, 2011
    This could be the first steps of man melding with machine
     
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    #5 NeuroBeaker, Jan 11, 2011
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    My mind to your CPU...

    My thoughts to your calculations...

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    #6 modena1_2003, Jan 11, 2011
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    #7 SrfCity, Jan 11, 2011
    Can't you see the day when with all these wonderful aids the cops magically show up behind you with lights flashing after you've been out for dinner?
     
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    #8 modena1_2003, Jan 11, 2011
    I can see the day when you have to pay off the engine because the temperature is too low to go out for a spirited drive...
    _J
     

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