- A new patent through Waymo describes a software package that monitors driver behavior though on-board sensors and driver-assist systems.
- It can issue alerts to the driver, to other cars, or even assume vehicle control if necessary.
- The patent focuses primarily on correcting the actions of bad drivers.
Modern cars are already packed with technology that monitors your driving. Driver-assist systems keep track of speed, acceleration, braking, turning, and a plethora of other data points to offer assistance. What ultimately happens to all that data? That's a controversial subject that we won't delve into right now. Let's just say recent events involving Toyota, Honda, Hyundai, and General Motors show it doesn't just dissolve into thin air.
