When Mr.Vehicle Saves the Day (and Night) by Akhil Sathuluri
D riving can be fun, but for most of us, it is an indispensable activity
in our day to day lives. We travel from place to place to get things done and meet new people. Driving in India is a unique experience owing to the variety in traffic composition and volume. But, from the perspective of daily drivers of buses, trucks, lorries and tractors, this can make driving a nightmare. Driving, in this case, is a responsibility which demands a lot of caution and safety, for there are expectations involved. Given this, Prof. Shankar Ram and his research scholars are all set to answer how the freedom and fun of driving can be restored. They are excited to be developing systems that enable the vehicle to make its own decisions when the driver cannot, especially when there is an emergency. When devised right, they just work when needed, like magic!
