Researchers propose upgrading the traffic light system to facilitate the movement of autonomous vehicles by adding a fourth light signal and adjusting the timing of the signals based on the location and speed of connected vehicles.
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Scientists from the University of Michigan and North Carolina State University are developing new approaches to traffic control given the growing number of self-driving cars. Experts propose introducing an additional, fourth signal at traffic lights, as well as adjusting the operating time of existing signals based on data on the movement of connected vehicles.
Adaptive adjustment
As a pilot project in Birmingham, a suburb of Detroit, researchers from the University of Michigan University used information about the speed and location of General Motors vehicles to set the traffic light cycle. Despite the fact that only 6% of vehicles were connected to the system, enough data was collected to optimize traffic and reduce congestion.
New light signal
A team of scientists from North Carolina State University led by Ali Hadjbabai proposes adding a fourth, possibly white, signal to traffic lights. It will indicate a sufficient number of drones to automatically regulate the flow of traffic. When this signal is turned on, drivers of conventional cars will simply have to follow the autonomous vehicles.
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- General Motors (GM) is an American automobile company, one of the world's largest manufacturers of cars and auto components.
- Birmingham is a city in Michigan, USA, a suburb of Detroit.
- Ali Hadjbabai is an assistant professor of engineering at North Carolina State University.
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Researchers propose adding a fourth color to traffic lights to facilitate interactions between autonomous cars and humans. A white signal will indicate when there are enough drones on the road to regulate traffic.
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Ivan
The idea of adding a fourth traffic light for self-driving cars is a really interesting concept. 🤖 Although it will require some infrastructure changes, it could prove to be an effective solution for managing the growing number of autonomous vehicles on the roads.
Olga
I can't help but agree with the idea of a fourth traffic light for self-driving cars. But shouldn't we first ensure the safety and reliability of self-driving cars themselves before introducing new traffic rules for them? 🚗
Klaus
Instead of adding a new traffic signal, wouldn't it be better to focus on developing smarter traffic management systems using data from connected cars? 📊 This could be a more efficient and flexible solution.
Tomasz
I support the idea of a fourth traffic light for self-driving cars. This can help ensure a smooth transition to the era of autonomous driving without making radical changes to the existing system. ⚠️ In addition, it can improve road safety by clearly separating the movement of drones and regular cars.
Grzegorz
Hmm, why bother with new traffic lights? 🤔 Can't we just use existing technologies like sensors and cameras to monitor traffic and optimize traffic lights in real time? This would be a more practical and economical solution.
Pierre
I think the fourth traffic light idea is just a temporary solution. 🕰️ Ultimately, we should strive to fully integrate self-driving cars into the traffic system, where they will interact with other road users without the need for special signals.
Grzegorz
All these newfangled things with smart traffic lights and drones are complete nonsense! 😤 Nothing replaces a good old human driver behind the wheel. I don't trust these cars and I don't want them telling me how to drive.
Sofia
A fourth traffic light is an interesting idea, but I worry about the possible confusion for pedestrians and drivers of regular cars. 🚶♀️ It might be better to use other methods of transmitting information to drones, such as wireless communications or visual markers on roads.