Handsfree Driving Mode with FASCar II Automatic Driving Assistance System

Handsfree Driving Mode with Automatic Driving Assistance System, Remember the Semi Auto Driving technology Temporary Auto Pilot Feature on VW Vehicle? Now we got another cool amazing driving concept for the future. that's an Automatic Driving Assistance System. with this system you can enjoy a handsfree driving mode on the highway.

The concept has been adapted by EU HAVEit-funded research project from the German Center demonstrated for Aerospace. The environmental sensors and accurate tracking system enables the car to warn you of any obstacles and objects ahead and even suggests lane changes. This technology does not use the conventional mechanical steering rod that connects the steering wheel and axle, instead the steer-by-wire concept is put into use that electronically transfers the steering inputs.

The FASCar II Automatic Driving Assistance System technology offers different levels of automation for your driving experience.



1. Assisted: Warns the driver of the obstacles ahead and suggests lane change. But the action has to be performed by the driver.

2. Semi-Automated: Acts like an intelligent adaptive cruise control wherein the driver can take over anytime. The cruise control controls the desired speed or maintains distance from a slower vehicle ahead.

3. Highly-Automated: Ideal for long drives, this system is used to automate speed, distance, adjustment, tracking, and passing maneuvers. You can drive in this mode without your hands on the steering wheel. Also, you can define the tasks that you want automated and you can take over any time. This makes for a comfortable ride without losing control on the vehicle.

The automation also automatically accelerates the car speed according to the speed limit once the vehicle ahead changes lane to the left. More so, if you are tired or distracted, the Highly Automatic mode shows as Assisted for taking over control. A Volkswagen Passat is the basic vehicle for the FASCar. The demonstration vehicle FASCar II consists of a variety of components from different HAVEit project partners.

The DLR integrated in the Volkswagen Passat in addition to the proprietary steer-by-wire steering and a laser scanner from SICK, the Car2Car communication from the Institut National de Recherche en Informatique et en Automatique (INRIA), the Chassis & Safety Controller (ECU) the XCC Continental and control hardware of the Institute of Aerospace Systems at the University of Stuttgart for the steer-by-wire steering

Via : Gizmowatch

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Pic3D Film makes your LCD into a 3D Display

Pic3D Film makes your LCD into a 3D Display - Now with the helps of Pic3D Sheet Films you can make any LCD Screen such as Notebook LCD Screen, LCD TV Screen or even Smartphone LCD screen into a 3D Screen. Cool huh?

Today there's so many device such as Laptops, Tablet PC, TV or even smartphone comes with a 3D Display, but unfortunately the price of the 3D Display was still expensive today. concerning about that so Global Wave Company launched Pic3D Sheet a unique stuff that can convert your ordinary LCD into a 3D Display.



Pic3D Sheet is a layer of an LCD screen that could transform the ordinary LCD into a 3D Screen that can display a 3D movie without the help of 3D glasses. this Pic3D Sheet films was made by Global Wave company, this Sheet will be putting out a layer of 3D screens in several sizes ranging from for the iPhone, 10 inch, 12.1 inch, 21.5 inch to 23 inch.

But to make films that displayed a 3D format, we have to install a given application to convert 2D to 3D format, a little trouble but instead of buying an expensive 3D monitor, which is troublesome little matter of course.

Pict3D Sheet will be sold from 2000 yen ( Around $18) for the small size of the iPhone to 15,000 yen ( Around $175 ) for 23 inch monitor. Cheap right?

Here's the Video of Pic3D Films Sheet and how it will turn your Ordinary LCD Screen into a 3D Display.

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LeapPad Explorer Tablet PC for Kids

LeapPad Explorer Tablet PC for Kids, here comes another special tablet PC for your kids beside Innotab, LeapPad Explorer was a 5 inch tablet PC which is specially designed for kids needs, From the manufacturers this Device was made for enhance the kids learning in a new way. This Tablet PC was produced by LeapFrog Hops company. So how about the feature and specification for this Tablet PC for kids??

With a diagonal length of 5 inches, the tablet has a touch screen with 16:9 aspect ratio and resolution of 480 x 272 pixels. And because it is only for children, reportedly the tablet is only supported by the presence of only 400MHz processor.



Craig Hendrickson Said, "We would like LeapPad can offer the ability to children to create their personal experiences through content that can automatically adjust to their skill level", as stated by senior vice president and head of products at LeapFrog Explorer.

LeapPad Explorer to inspire children's learning in the modern era, as now, LeapPad can help children's learning in the development of modern technology. And how about the Price of LeapPad Explorer tablets? From the rumor that we heard that this Special tablet PC for kids by LeapFrog Hops will be sold around $100. it's not expensive for their specs.

Video Reviews of LeapPad Explorer Tablet PC for Kids



Here's the Specification of LeapPad Explorer Tablet PC

5-inch, 480 x 272-pixel (16:9) touchscreen,
2GB of built-in storage,
durable housing
built-in camera (with video capture), microphone, stylus, and accelerometer
compatibility with over 100 downloadable apps
There's no wireless connectivity
tethering with Windows or Mac OS to download additional

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