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On-board computers and sensors could stop the next car-based attack

  • Written by Jeremy Straub, Assistant Professor of Computer Science, North Dakota State University
imageExisting cars can stop when they detect pedestrians.Yauhen_D/Shutterstock.com

In the wake of car- and truck-based attacks around the world, most recently in New York City, cities are scrambling to protectbusypedestrianareas and popular events. It’s extremely difficult to prevent vehicles from beingusedasweapons, but technology can help.

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