Australia’s car industry needs cybersecurity rules to deal with the hacking threat

It’s common to hear modern cars referred to as computers on wheels. They boast sensors that measure fuel and braking, along with built-in navigation and infotainment systems. These digital systems could be hacked and Australia needs to preemptively tackle this threat. Compromised vehicles present unique issues. Besides putting people at serious risk, these smart cars…

How to make a driverless car ‘see’ the road ahead

Self-driving cars need to ‘see’ what’s going on around them. Intel/Mobileye Michael Milford, Queensland University of Technology and Jonathan Roberts, Queensland University of Technology Microchip manufacturer Intel has invested heavily in the driverless car race with the latest US$15 billion (A$19.5bn) purchase of Israeli tech company Mobileye. Mobileye develops sensors and intelligence technology behind automated…