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Intel Labs Measures Cognitive Workload Of Distracted Drivers

Posted June 26, 2013 1:13 PM

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Many studies have shown that any kind of distracted driving is a bad thing, but Intel wanted to take a closer look at our driving behavior to determine if we could avoid it in the first place. Paul Crawford, a senior research scientist in Intel's Interaction and Experience Research Lab, sought to do just that in a comprehensive investigation that seeks to understand not just where drivers are looking, but how they're thinking. By doing this, Intel hopes to alert the driver of any mental warning signs before he or she even gets behind the wheel.

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06/26/2013 5:58 PM

Gotta say, it's difficult to read this on my iphone while I'm driving...

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06/27/2013 10:00 AM

Use your cruise control and steer with your knees.

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06/27/2013 5:16 PM

I am sure there is an app for that.

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