Quadriplegic Driver to Test Hand Free Controls Corvette!
May 6, 2014 2:27:19 GMT -8
Post by Lαrα on May 6, 2014 2:27:19 GMT -8
The former test driver Sam Schmidt became paralyzed from the chest down whist test driving. Thanks to the technology Arrow Electronics and several other firms he will test drive a hand free Corvette later this month.
Using a 2014 Chevy Corvette Stingray, engineers from Arrow Electronics and other firms had to integrate software controls, GPS sensors and special steering inputs from two sources — a bite sensor that Schmidt will use for braking, and four infrared cameras mounted on a hat that will let Schmidt steer by tilting his head and accelerate.
To ensure his safety on the track, the Stingray will have a GPS bumper that keeps it a minimum of 1.5 meters from the edge of the track, leaving Schmidt with 10 meters of clearance in the center. If something goes wrong, engineers will be able to take over the car remotely
To ensure his safety on the track, the Stingray will have a GPS bumper that keeps it a minimum of 1.5 meters from the edge of the track, leaving Schmidt with 10 meters of clearance in the center. If something goes wrong, engineers will be able to take over the car remotely
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