Thomas Pumpelly (Email) 2.5Intelligent Highway:
Approximately 10 years ago, a computerized system for operating standard vehicles on common roadways, incorporating computerized steering, braking and speed controls (known as the “Intelligent Highway System”), was developed by automakers, universities and the U.S. Department of Transportation. Although several vehicles were driven long distances using only the Intelligent Highway System, the System stalled for a variety of reasons and was not implemented. Further adaptation of the Intelligent Highway System appears unlikely due to reasons, which are discussed further in Section10.8, “Debris Field”.