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Reader Submitted: Draw to Regain Control of Your Autonomous Vehicle with “Scribble”

For over a century we have been driving cars, enabling us to roam our surroundings with little effort. Now with the introduction of automated driving, machines will become our chauffeurs. But how about getting us around road construction, or finding a friend in a crowded area? What if you just want to explore and find new places? Will these cars be able to handle such situations, and how can you show your intentions?

Currently there is no middle ground between the car taking the wheel or its driver. This is where Scribble comes in: a haptic interface that lets you draw your way through traffic. You draw a path, and the car will follow, not letting you drive but pilot the car. Scribble lets you help your car when in need, allowing you to wander your surroundings once again.

View a video demonstration here.