A team at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is exploring whether the artificial intelligence in self-driving cars can classify the personalities of the human drivers around it. The Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) team at MIT hopes that accurate assumptions of the personalities of human drivers will better allow autonomous cars to predict those drivers’ actions. This […]

Automakers are looking down the barrel of massive industry change, and scrambling to be early on what’s next when the transport world gets turned upside down by autonomous vehicles. They’re all working on cheap, electric last-mile commuting options, and Spanish carmaker SEAT is the latest to carve out an urban mobility division to develop cheap, clean getabouts that break the […]

Teardrop trailers, and their rugged, hard-angled squaredrop counterparts, are all the rage right now, but a factor limiting their appeal is that they generally sleep only two people – and forget about a bathroom. Colorado’s Into the Wild Overland solves both problems by lifting the roof and creating a roomy walk-in space with sleeping quarters for four adults, a corner […]

Air travel can be difficult for the mobility-challenged … they either have to procure a wheelchair at the airport, or make sure that their own chair gets stowed in the luggage hold. British engineer Richard Williams has developed an alternative, in the form of a folding wheelchair that doubles as a carry-on bag. Known as the Traveller Chair, the device […]

Although commuting by bicycle certainly is good for one’s self and the environment, there are days when it’s just too wet or too cold. It’s on just such days, though, that the four-wheeled, fully-enclosed, motor-assisted DryCycle is intended to really shine. Designed by British cyclist and entrepreneur Andy Murphy, the DryCycle is officially classified as an Electrically Assisted Pedal Cycle. […]

For driving enthusiasts, ceding control of your braking and acceleration to technology like adaptive cruise control may feel a little relaxing, but may also feel a little robotic. Looking to bring a little human intuition to the experience, Hyundai has revealed it is working on a new form of cruise control that studies the driving style of the person behind […]

Shipping containers have been used for a wide range of projects, from tiny houses to apartment buildings, and, despite their limitations, continue to spark the imaginations of architects. The latest example of this comes from UK design studio Doone Silver Kerr, which used the metal boxes to create a hotel in London. Located in Waterloo, the Stow-Away Hotel consists of […]

Rooftop camping is a common topic here at New Atlas, but typically it’s focused on tents mounted atop motor vehicles. A new hotel opening this year in Hamburg, Germany is broadening the conversation, supplementing its standard rooms with a rooftop campground. You might expect to find glampy yurts or cabin tents in such a fixture, but the Pierdrei Hotel has […]

Design studio Priestman Goode recently revealed an innovative and sustainable in-flight meal tray concept that includes edible packaging. The eco-friendly design is part of the studio’s “Get Onboard” project, which addresses the impact of plastic waste, with a special focus on the aviation industry. “Each year, an estimated 5.7 million tonnes of cabin waste is generated on passenger flights, ranging […]

It’s no secret that a great deal of car accidents are now caused by distracted drivers who are calling or texting on their smartphones. The SafeHalo system is designed to address that problem by disabling a phone if it’s on or near the driver’s seat, but leaving it be if it’s not. Developed by Calgary, Canada-based 4D Driving Technologies, SafeHalo […]