The Car Wants a Word with You

PhysOrg, 8 Apr 2005 Cars are now able to speak by means of sensors attached to wheel rims and seats. With the new technology a car tells you if the tyre pressures are too low or the driver is falling asleep. Intelligent tyres and seats increase driving comfort. The Technical Research Centre of Finland, Nokian Tyres, and Emfit Oy are merging information technology solutions, some of which are already known while others are still being developed, and turning them into something that is an everyday feature of traffic safety. Read the article