The agencys engineering team conducted 15 test runs, using a foam hatchback car and a bicycle dummy.
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However, they all collided with either the simulated passenger car or the cyclist multiple times during edge-case testing.
This is where a car approaches head-on, or a bicyclist crosses directly in front of the testvehicle.
They were also distrustful offully-autonomous vehicles, with 85% feeling fearful or unsure of the technology.
Car companies should focus more on improving the vehicles automated features.
Dont forget that you still need to stay in control.
Story byIoanna Lykiardopoulou
Ioanna is a writer at TNW.
With a background in the humanities, she has a soft spot for social impact-enabling technologies.
