Feds want robotaxis to signal ‘I’m driving’ with cyan-colored lights
AI summary
Editorial policyThe NHTSA released proposed changes to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108, suggesting cyan-colored lights to signal that a driverless car is operating without a human.
Key points
- •Various methods such as flashing text and audio alerts have been debated for years to indicate the absence of a driver.
- •The NHTSA issued a proposal to rewrite FMVSS No. 108, specifically identifying cyan lights as the solution.
- •This intervention marks a federal decision after prolonged discussions on how driverless vehicles should communicate their status.
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