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As a passenger in an autonomous vehicle, it is up to the passenger to be aware of automation failure. Passengers must stay in check to make sure everything running smoothly in the vehicle. If an issue occurs, they have to be aware enough to understand and react to a given
2026-27 Capstone
Statistics have shown that self-driving vehicles have been known to be involved in a decreased amount of vehicle-related accidents compared to vehicles with human driving them. Although there is a system currently put in place regarding self-driving vehicles, the system needs improvement based off of a recent
2026-27 Capstone
Autonomous electric vehicles are becoming a popular ride in many cities nowadays. Companies, such as Uber and Hyundai, are one of many companies making large investments to establish a self-driving vehicle under their companies name. It is through these companies putting these self-driving vehicles in city that allow
2026-27 Capstone
A self-driving car in San Franscisco has been one of many attacks against self-driving vehicles. Although, during these attacks, individuals have been on the inside of the car while another individual on the exterior of the car is yelling at the car and trying to break into it.
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Ambient Drive Control is a family-friendly feature designed to enhance every car ride by shaping the atmosphere around passengers’ needs. Inspired by research into how lighting, color, acoustics, textures, and subtle scents can profoundly influence human experience, this feature allows users to select from curated moods, including: Sleepy, Energized,
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For my primary research I conducted several methods, including: observation, experience mapping, and interviews. Observation The images above document a visit to a Honda dealership, where my group and I explored the features currently offered in Honda vehicles. In the Pilot, Passport, and Odyssey, we tested climate control and airflow
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Site Visit: Alum Creek State Park & Marina Marina Documentation Hiking and Biking Trail Documentation Event: Alum Creek UV Night Hike A Chat With: Mountaineers of The Ohio State University OSU Mountaineering Club members Audrey and Natalie share their experiences from two of their most recent outings. These conversations were
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The interactive experience illustrated above draws from the existing Leave No Trace outdoor ethics cards and Seven Principles webpage, as discussed in Leave No Trace: Outdoor Ethics, to create an immersive installation that educates park goers in a more engaging way. Using projectors, motion-activated sensors, and Augmented Reality techniques
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This article from the Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks webpage describes how Hopewell culture developed throughout history, highlighting the impact that widespread social interaction across North America had on the construction of the earthworks. This post goes hand in hand with my primary research on the same topic. "By year 1
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This article from Leave No Trace outlines their seven principles for outdoor enthusiasts of all experience levels and recreation types to keep in mind each and every time they engage in outdoor activities. The titles of each principle are linked to their respective webpages on the organization's site,
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This blog post from the Potomac Conservancy discusses the social and environmental cues that cause people to litter. The article points out that understanding the mindset of litterers can give insight into why a littering problem exists within a given community and the types of initiatives to combat this issue
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In their blog post for The Trek, user Sonic Boom describes their experiences with fellow hikers along the Appalachian Trail, highlighting the significance of mental health, healing, and a sense of community promoted by the AT. "When hiking with others on this journey, both hikers and locals along the