Portsmouth scientists reinvent the wheel

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Tue 19 Jun 2007 13:39
Portsmouth scientists reinvent the wheel - Dynamic Dave

Scientists at the University of Portsmouth, UK, have developed an Artificial Intelligence system to build the world?s first thinking car wheel. The steering wheels use microcomputers which perform 4,000 calculations per second and communicate with each other. Then the wheels use AI to learn as the car is being driven, making calculations and adjustments according to travelling speed and road conditions.
These intelligent tyres mark the first time AI has replaced fundamental mechanics within a motor vehicle. This means that we might some day ride safer and driver cars. But don?t panic! If the system doesn?t work properly, the driver remains in control of the car.

blogs.zdnet.com/emergingtech/?p=607
www.port.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/frontpagenews...l

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Tue 19 Jun 2007 14:27
Portsmouth scientists reinvent the wheel - Zippy123
On the BBC they claim a new type mini has a 900 mile range thanks to a bank of lithium batteries and a very small petrol engine. Also a 0-60 time of 4 seconds!!!!

Sorry can't find the link at the moment.



news.bbc.co.uk/player/nol/newsid_6760000/newsid_6765200/6765299.stm?bw=bb&mp=wm

lifted from your later post - PU
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Tue 19 Jun 2007 22:37
Portsmouth scientists reinvent the wheel - milkyjoe
a slight tangent here ..pro,s and cons, verses the otto cycle (typical 4 stroke) agen the atkinson cycle (completes in one half of the otto cycle with clever cranking design) but still 4 stroke ... why wasnt it ever taken up?..
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