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The head of the robot on the dashboard - better than GPS

Sensitive to human emotions robot's head, mounted on the dashboard of a car should be - according to webhosting developers - a better option than a modern GPS. The controversial idea informs the New Scientist. Audi specialists from the company and scientists from Massachusetts Institute of Technology are working on car that understands driving habits and emotions in order to better show his way. AIDA is a device placed on the joints of five "neck" wedge-shaped head, which was placed inside the laser projector the size of a deck of cards. Projected image on the surface of the head mimics facial expressions suitable for the "mood" robot. Movement of the head and change "facial expressions" allow to express emotions - for example, fear associated with not wearing a seatbelt for the driver. To not worry about the car, you need to fasten belts - the method should be more effective than the typical warning buzzer. Numerous sensors provide data on the system, the mood of the driver - for example, forces with which squeezes the steering wheel or the conductivity of the skin, which is growing panic. GPS allows you to memorize your favorite places and Directions to find the best route. However, the system requires much more work if it is really helping, and not interfere with driving.