May 5, 2024

HAPMAP navigational system keeps your eyes on the prize, your hands on the route (video)

Alternative navigational systems aren't exactly new, but the concept shown here just might have wings. HAPMAP was one of a handful of projects selected for demonstration at SIGGRAPH's E-tech event, aiming to keep a human's eye away from the map (and in turn, on whatever's in front of them) by developing a system that guides via haptics. With a … [Read more...]

The European ITS Action Plan and technological trends to build an integrated transportation system

Abstract: In 2010 the European Commission has launched the 'European ITS Action Plan' to encourage the harmonized implementation of ITS in the road transportation system across the EU Member States. This action plan addresses 6 areas with in all 24 specific measures where member states of the European Union are legally binded to install cross … [Read more...]