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In a recent study by a team of researchers at MIT, self driving cars are being programmed to identify the social personalities of other drivers in an effort to predict their future actions and drive safer on roads.
It’s already been made evident that autonomous vehicles lack social awareness. Drivers around a car are regarded as obstacles rather than human beings, which can hinder the automata’s ability to identify motivations and intentions, potential signifiers to future actions. Because of this, self-driving cars often cause bottlenecks at four-way stops and other intersections, perhaps explaining why the majority of traffic accidents involve them getting rear-ended by impatient drivers.
The research taps into social value orientation, a concept from social psychology that classifies a person from selfish (“egoistic”) to altruistic and cooperative (“prosocial”). The system uses this classification to create real-time driving trajectories for other cars based on a small snippet of their motion. For instance, cars that merge more often are deemed as more competitive than other cars.
When testing the algorithms on tasks involving merging lanes and making unprotected left turns, the behavioral predictions were shown to improve by a factor of 25%. In a left-turn simulation, the automata was able to wait until the approaching car had a more prosocial driver.
Even outside of self-driving cars, the research could help human drivers predict the actions of other drivers around them.
The moment we’ve all been waiting for has finally arrived, and TheRaspberry Pi 4 Model B 4Gisnow available from DIYElectronics!
The Raspberry Pi Foundation is a brand that just never seems to run out of steam, and after the release of the Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+, the brand dramatically grew in popularity due to the high level of functionality and incredibly low cost – two factors that are amazing for hobbyists like us. However, the recent release of the Raspberry Pi 4 has stepped up this offering even more, offering processing power and functionality that even rivals full-sized entry-level computers! This means that you, as a Pi Maker, have a lot more power to work with, opening up so many more opportunities for building awesome projects that blow the minds of your friends, family, colleagues, pets and even yourself!
SO HOW IS THE RASPBERRY PI 4 BETTER THAN THE RASPBERRY PI 3 B+?
This is the question in everyone’s minds right now, and we’re quite excited to tell you all about the many small and large improvements that the Pi 4 is ready to bring to the table. So, in terms of upgrades since the Pi 3 B+, the Raspberry Pi 4 Model B 4GB SBC has been improved in every single way, from a more powerful CPU, to more RAM, to more video outputs, and so much more. However, to just mention these upgrades without digging further into the juicy details would do the Pi 4 a great disservice, so let’s explore the fancy, functional and fantastic upgrades a little more – in a convenient and easy to read bullet point format:
Vastly More Powerful CPU – As the main brains behind these little single-board-computers, the Raspberry Pi 4 has been equipped with an extremely powerful Broadcom BCM2711B0 Cortex A-72processor. This is around 4 times more powerful than the Cortex-A53 on the Pi 3 B+, and achieves this power increase by catering to many of the small bottle-necking problems that were simply unavoidable with the previous chip architecture. This means that you can expect much more power from the Pi 4, without any drawbacks, allowing you to really step up your projects in terms of both processing speed, as well as complexity.
Higher Capacity AND Quality Memory – While a lot of people will initially look at the increased RAM and simply think that it’s a larger size, some may not realise that the new type of memory (LPDDR4 SDRAM) also makes a huge difference. Additionally, with a full 4GB of RAM on this model, you can expect not just 4 times the speed, but actually quite a lot more due to the more modern type of RAM that has been integrated. This makes the RAM both larger than previously, as well as faster with a higher frequency, which of course translates to reliable speed and a genuinely amazing benefit that anyone who worked with previous Pi Boards will appreciate.
More Serial Capabilities for Makers – As you will all know, Raspberry Pi Boards are designed for Makers and those interested in learning, and as such always featured convenient UART, I2C and SPI buses to communicate or interface with various low-level modules, sensors and other components. And as Makers, we can’t help but drool over the enhanced serial functionality of the Pi 4, with 4 UART Buses, 4 SPI Buses and 4 I2C Buses – allowing us to really take advantage of the processing power for our strange, wonderful and sometimes whacky Electronics projects.
A MAJOR Step Up for Audio/Video Output – Raspberry Pi has always been a great development platform to work with, offering an incredibly wide range of functionality from basic low-level peripheral projects all the way up to full computer capabilities. However, one area in which Pi boards have always left users wanting more is in the audio/video output. With the Raspberry Pi 4 and the integrated VideoCore VI (6), however, this is a thing of the past, and you can now enjoy Dual 4K30 HDMI Outputs or a Single 4K60 Output via the Micro HDMI ports. Additionally, the PWM functionality of the Pi 4 is no longer shared with the analogue audio output on the 3.5mm AV jack, as it was on previous models, allowing users to take full advantage of all of the different audio/video output options – without having to compromise or sacrifice functionality in other areas.
Now, don’t get us wrong, there are certainly many other awesome upgrades that have been made to the new Pi 4, but we felt that the above were the most exciting few that we as Makers can really take advantage of. As such, let’s take a look at a brief summary of all of the new features and specifications of the Pi 4, and then some of the awesome use cases that you can expect to enjoy when you finally get your hands on one of these beautiful boards.
Simply put, Buddy Tag is a child safety device that helps parents keep their precious children safe. It has an out-of-range alert to help prevent losing your child; a water safety alert to help prevent accidental drowning; a panic alarm for your child to alert you when in a threatening situation; and a personal ID to help reunite a lost child with their parents. Buddy Tag uses Bluetooth so it doesn’t have monthly fees.How does Buddy Tag work?
We’ve created a video demonstrating the proper setup and usage of Buddy Tag—click here to watch.How does the water safety alert feature work?
When Buddy Tag is submerged in water of about a foot deep or deeper, such as a pool, lake, or ocean, the signal from Buddy Tag becomes weakened. When the Buddy Tag phone app senses the weakened signal, it sounds the out of range alarm.Which phones does the Buddy Tag app work with?
Buddy Tag and its app are compatible with iPhones running iOS 9 and above and Android devices using Android version 4.3 (Jelly Bean) and above.How do I set up my Buddy Tag?
It’s simple! Press the button on Buddy Tag to turn it on. Launch the app on your phone. When your Buddy Tag should show up on the app, just touch it to connect it. There are many other features to make it even more useful for your daily life—watch our video to learn more about them.Can I connect to more than one Buddy Tag?
If you have a Brady Bunch, you can connect to as many Buddy Tags as you need. You can also customize the name of each Buddy Tag in our app, so you will know which tag is on which child.Can other Buddy Tag app users search for my child’s Buddy Tag device?
Once a Buddy Tag is connected to your phone, other Buddy Tag users can’t see your tag. If you want to let another caregiver track your child with the same Buddy Tag, you simply disconnect that tag from your app and let the caregiver connect to it.Can I share Buddy Tag with others?
Certainly. To lend your Buddy Tag to a friend, first disconnect that specific Buddy Tag from your phone app. Now your friend can put the Buddy Tag on their own child and connect to it with the Buddy Tag app on their own phone.What is the range of Buddy Tag?
The range varies depending on your environment. In an open field or a big open indoor space such as a shopping mall, Buddy Tag should work around 80 to 120 feet depending what phone you are using. But if you’re inside a house with many walls, the distance is reduced to about 40 feet.Is Buddy Tag waterproof?
Buddy Tag is now waterproof! Better yet, that allows us to provide a new water safety alert. See a question above for information about that alert.Will the panic button continue to alert me each time it’s activated?
Every time your kid presses the panic button, our app will sound the alarm on your phone and vibrate. (If your phone is muted, it will just vibrate.) At the same time, it will pop up a message on your phone telling you that your child needs you.How long will my Buddy Tag device last?
The battery inside Buddy Tag should last for over a year under normal usage. The battery isn’t replaceable because Buddy Tag is sealed to make it waterproof. When the tag’s battery is depleted, contact us to learn how to exchange it for a new tag ($10).How can I get in touch with you?
For more information about Buddy Tag, or for press inquiries, please use our contact form.
Do you offer international shipping?
We do offer international shipping at no cost. Free shipping is provided to all countries around the globe. Orders being shipped within the 48 contiguous states will be delivered within 3-4 business days. All other orders may take approximately one month to arrive, delivery times vary by country
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