The “Circles Project” with Dr. Matt Bunting: Making Traffic Jams Disappear

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English - December 05, 2022 10:00 - 31 minutes - 23.9 MB - ★★★★★ - 9 ratings
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If you are like most people and hate traffic jams, then the project discussed in this episode should make you jump for joy. Dr. Matt Bunting from Vanderbilt University is part of a team that is attempting to use advanced controls in vehicles to eliminate traffic jams.

The Circles Project is a more in depth look at the driving patterns of humans and how using advanced algorithms can help overcome human driving patterns to reduce traffic jams. So far, the project has shown promise in both small scale, single lane efforts, but has also on I-24 in rush hour traffic just outside of Nashville.

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