Re-inventing the wheel to make it smart

Posted by ljmacphee on July 9, 2007 under artificial intelligence in the news |

University scientists are providing the artificial intelligence systems for the wheels on the company’s prototype eco-friendly electric super-car. The wheels use microcomputers to perform 4000 calculations per second and ‘talk’ to each other. The wheels use AI to think and learn as the car is being driven, making calculations and adjustments according to travelling speed and road conditions.

It is the first time artificial intelligence has replaced fundamental mechanics within a motor vehicle and will mean tighter control, a smoother ride and a safer drive, yet the driver remains in control of the car….

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University of Portsmouth scientists reinvent the wheel