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There seems to be some limited automotive technology available that would convert sirens to visual signals, akin to doorbell or telephone strobes. But the more
by DoubleCribble 9y ago
There seems to be some limited automotive technology available that would convert sirens to visual signals, akin to doorbell or telephone strobes.
But the more interesting adaptive technology seems to be a re-wiring of the brain. [0] Deprived of auditory input and with a heightened reliance on visual cues, the autonomous driving version might be something like Lidar + other driver facial recognition.
[0] https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/superpowers-for-the-blind-and-deaf/ https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/superpowers-for-t...
- jstanley 9y ago> There seems to be some limited automotive technology available that would convert sirens to visual signals Yes, I've noticed this too. Sometimes you can almost see blue and red flashing lights on top of a police car.
- DoubleCribble 9y agoI applaud your synesthesia! Those of us with more common auditory processing are unable to see sound. :( si·ren (sīrən)noun 1.a device that makes a loud prolonged sound as a signal or warning.