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Ferrari could soon unveil a supercar that reads the mind of its driver and alters the car's set up accordingly.According to 'Autocar', Ferrari's amazing new system analyses the driver's mental and physical state, then uses that information to alter settings like traction control.
Currently in early development, the system uses cameras and sensors to measure the driver's respiration, blood pressure, heart rate, blink rate and brain activity. It can then determine stress levels and alertness and automatically adjust the chassis for either a sharper or a more relaxing drive.
The system will, according to Ferrari, use: "Various biometric and psychometric sensors for recording and transmitting the values of a number of psychophysical parameters of the driver."
The latest Ferrari, the 458 Italia (pictured), allows the driver to alter the steering, throttle, gearing, suspension and stability control systems using a steering wheel-mounted 'Manettino' dial. But the Italian company reckons that drivers tend to select settings based on an over-estimation of their own skills.
According to Ferrari: "The dynamic performance may be modified to enhance driving safety in the case of a tired or unresponsive driver, and also to enhance driving pleasure and/or performance in the case of an alert, responsive driver."
Therefore, the system is a theoretical safety device because it sets up the car based on the driver's actual skill and physical condition.
There are no plans to release the technology just yet, but it could appear as early as 2012 in the replacement of the Ferrari Enzo - the company's flagship supercar.
Source : uk.cars.yahoo.com
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