Kelly Ann Funkhouser

August 7, 2017

 

 

 

Are You Smarter Than Your Car?

Kelly's early research results indicate drivers are confused with features in Advanced Driver Assistance Systems regarding what they do and how to use them. There is also a lack of consistent terminology by manufactures, which can lead to misunderstandings and misuse.

July 23, 2017

 
New driver-assist tech may be moving faster than consumers can handle

Kelly found that few drivers understand the capabilities of features in cars with driver-assist systems. Her recommendation is for manufactures to use a branding package or system while using a standardized term for individual features. https://www.deseretnews.com/article/865685388/New-driver-assist-tech-may-be-moving-faster-than-consumers-can-handle.html

SLATE

August 11, 2017

The Quiet Rise of Killer Technology

Kelly has inventoried driver assist technologies and found that similar names are given to different functions across manufacturers, which can lead to confusion and safety issues for those using them. 

http://www.slate.com/articles/technology/future_tense/2017/08/technology_is_breaking_everything_we_know_about_staying_safe.html

LOS ANGELES TIMES

Sept. 22, 2016

When robots and human take turns at the wheel

http://www.latimes.com/business/autos/la-fi-hy-driverless-levels-tesla-ford-gm-mercedes-volvo-google-20160922-snap-story.html