Combustion, Hydraulic, and Other Forms of Masculinity

Transfers ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 86-103 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah Redshaw
Keyword(s):  
Fluid Power ◽  
Motor Vehicles ◽  
Social Analysis ◽  
Active Engagement ◽  
Media Images ◽  
Automated Driving ◽  
Fully Automated Driving

This article presents two representations of masculinity based on media images found in television and online promotion related to motor vehicles. The dominant image in much advertising is the bursting, thrusting power of what I refer to as “combustion” masculinity, identified as active engagement and connected with significant road trauma. The less visible, fluid power found in professional driving that I refer to as “hydraulic” masculinity draws on precision and awareness of the surroundings rather than aggressive force. Social analysis of electric and driverless vehicle promotion and media discussion indicate that moving to electric and fully automated driving requires overcoming the essential contradiction of combustion power, as it is associated with cars and freedom. Alternative modes and images of being mobile must be highlighted in order to challenge the combustion image. Fundamentally, activity should be ascribed to all mobile persons, and policy and mobility systems should be designed to maximize mobility for all.

Adaptive intervention logic for automated driving systems based on injury risk minimization

2020 ◽  
Vol 234 (13) ◽  
pp. 2975-2987
Author(s):  
Dario Vangi ◽  
Antonio Virga ◽  
Michelangelo-Santo Gulino
Keyword(s):  
Injury Risk ◽  
Simulation Software ◽  
Motor Vehicles ◽  
Adaptive Logic ◽  
Driver Assistance ◽  
Automated Driving ◽  
Driver Assistance Systems ◽  
Advanced Driver Assistance Systems ◽  
Adaptive Intervention ◽  
Assistance Systems

Performance improvement of advanced driver assistance systems yields two major benefits: increasingly rapid progress towards autonomous driving and a simultaneous advance in vehicle safety. Integration of multiple advanced driver assistance systems leads to the so-called automated driving system, which can intervene jointly on braking and steering to avert impending crashes. Nevertheless, obstacles such as stationary vehicles and buildings can interpose between the opponent vehicles and the working field of advanced driver assistance systems’ sensors, potentially resulting in an inevitable collision state. Currently available devices cannot properly handle an inevitable collision state, because its occurrence is not subject to evaluations by the system. In the present work, criteria for intervention on braking and steering are introduced, based on the vehicle occupants’ injury risk. The system must monitor the surrounding and act on the degrees of freedom adapting to the evolution of the scenario, following an adaptive logic. The model-in-the-loop, software-in-the-loop and hardware-in-the-loop for such adaptive intervention are first introduced. To highlight the potential benefits offered by the adaptive advanced driver assistance systems, simulation software has been developed. The adaptive logic has been tested in correspondence of three inevitable collision state conditions between two motor vehicles: at each instant, the adaptive logic attitude of creating impact configurations associated with minimum injury risk is ultimately demonstrated.

Fully Automated Driving

2015 ◽  
Vol 58 (2) ◽  
pp. 229-241 ◽  
Author(s):  
William Payre ◽  
Julien Cestac ◽  
Patricia Delhomme
Keyword(s):  
Automated Driving ◽  
Fully Automated Driving

scholarly journals A Systematic Approach Based on STPA for Developing a Dependable Architecture for Fully Automated Driving Vehicles

2017 ◽  
Vol 179 ◽  
pp. 41-51 ◽  
Author(s):  
Asim Abdulkhaleq ◽  
Daniel Lammering ◽  
Stefan Wagner ◽  
Jürgen Röder ◽  
Norbert Balbierer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Approach ◽  
Automated Driving ◽  
Fully Automated Driving

scholarly journals Addressed Fiber Bragg Structures in Load-Sensing Wheel Hub Bearings

Sensors ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (21) ◽  
pp. 6191
Author(s):  
Timur Agliullin ◽  
Robert Gubaidullin ◽  
Airat Sakhabutdinov ◽  
Oleg Morozov ◽  
Artem Kuznetsov ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Estimation Error ◽  
Beam Model ◽  
Cruise Control ◽  
Automated Driving ◽  
Load Sensing ◽  
Bragg Structures ◽  
Active Safety Systems ◽  
Experimental Vehicle ◽  
Safety Systems ◽  
Fully Automated Driving

The work presents an approach to instrument the load-sensing bearings for automotive applications for estimation of the loads acting on the wheels. The system comprises fiber-optic sensors based on addressed fiber Bragg structures (AFBS) with two symmetrical phase shifts. A mathematical model for load–deformation relation is presented, and the AFBS interrogation principle is described. The simulation includes (i) modeling of vehicle dynamics in a split-mu braking test, during which the longitudinal wheel loads are obtained, (ii) the subsequent estimation of bearing outer ring deformation using a beam model with simply supported boundary conditions, (iii) the conversion of strain into central frequency shift of AFBS, and (iv) modeling of the beating signal at the photodetector. The simulation results show that the estimation error of the longitudinal wheel force from the strain data acquired from a single measurement point was 5.44% with a root-mean-square error of 113.64 N. A prototype load-sensing bearing was instrumented with a single AFBS sensor and mounted in a front right wheel hub of an experimental vehicle. The experimental setup demonstrated comparable results with the simulation during the braking test. The proposed system with load-sensing bearings is aimed at estimation of the loads acting on the wheels, which serve as input parameters for active safety systems, such as automatic braking, adaptive cruise control, or fully automated driving, in order to enhance their effectiveness and the safety of the vehicle.

scholarly journals New technologies. Political, legal, economic and factual impact in Germany

2020 ◽  
Vol 109 (1) ◽  
pp. 9-38 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christian Armbrüster
Keyword(s):  
New Technologies ◽  
Autonomous Driving ◽  
Legal Framework ◽  
Liability Insurance ◽  
Automated Driving ◽  
Effective Protection ◽  
Insurance Sector ◽  
Insurance Cover ◽  
Legal Challenges ◽  
Fully Automated Driving

Abstract New technologies influence the insurance sector in Germany in many ways. This is also reflected in changes in the legal framework. For example, the German legislator has introduced new rules for highly and fully automated driving. In the future, autonomous driving will raise the question of the effects of the fact that there is no longer a driver on liability and insurance. The article shows that the German system of owner (“holder” or “keeper”) liability in combination with compulsory liability insurance also offers a convincing solution for this challenge, especially with regard to an effective protection of traffic victims. Another field is cyber risks. They have led to the development of a new insurance cover. Digitalisation presents new opportunities for the contract conclusion process and the regulation of insurance claims, but there are also some legal challenges to be addressed. Last but not least, the use of robots and nanotechnology is leading to new types of risks and to modified coverage concepts. This article deals with current developments in Germany.

scholarly journals Increasing trust in fully automated driving

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tamara von Sawitzky ◽  
Philipp Wintersberger ◽  
Andreas Riener ◽  
Joseph L. Gabbard
Keyword(s):  
Automated Driving ◽  
Fully Automated Driving

scholarly journals Fabrication and Performance Evolution of AgNP Interdigitated Electrode Touch Sensor for Automotive Infotainment

Sensors ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (23) ◽  
pp. 7961
Author(s):  
K. P. Srinivasan ◽  
T. Muthuramalingam
Keyword(s):  
Capacitive Sensors ◽  
Automated Driving ◽  
Driving Experience ◽  
Sensor Performance ◽  
Touch Sensor ◽  
Display Technology ◽  
Machine Interface ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Cockpit Design ◽  
Fully Automated Driving

In the present scenario, a considerable assiduity is provided to develop novel human-machine interface technologies that rapidly outpace the capabilities of display technology in automotive industries. It is necessary to use a new cockpit design in conjunction with a fully automated driving environment in order to enhance the driving experience. It can create a seamless and futuristic dashboard for automotive infotainment application. In the present study, an endeavor was made to equip the In-vehicle bezels with printed capacitive sensors for providing superior sensing capabilities. Silver Nanoparticles based interdigitated pattern electrodes were formed over polycarbonate substrates to make printed capacitive sensors using screen printing process. The developed sensor was investigated to evaluate the qualitative and quantitative measures using direct and in-direct contact of touch. The proposed approach for sensors pattern and fabrication can highly impact on sensor performance in automotive infotainment application due to the excellent spatial interpolation with lower cost, light weight, and mechanical flexibility.

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