Automotive User Interface Conference (Stanford)

BREAK/FIX the Motorsports & Vehicle Enthusiast Variety Show

Jon Summers is the Motoring Historian. He was a company car thrashing technology sales rep that turned into a fairly inept sports bike rider. On his show he gets together with various co-hosts to talk about new and old cars, driving, motorbikes, motor racing, motoring travel.

This episode covers reflections on the evolving nature of historical storytelling and its importance, and how society currently undervalues historians as Jon delves into the intersection of history and modern automotive technology. He discusses his recent experience at the Automobility User Interfaces 2024 conference held at Stanford. He also elaborates on different themes from the conference, including vehicle user interfaces, autonomous driving and its interaction with humans, the role of dynamic lighting in vehicles, and the intriguing functionalities of future car designs. Special mention is given to his keynote participation alongside Dr. Barbara Karanian, where they encapsulated elements from their Stanford teaching course, 'ME236 - Tales to Design Cars By.' The show encapsulates the forward-thinking discussions at the conference on the future of personal mobility, user interface developments, and maintaining the essence of traditional automobiles amidst rapid technological changes.

00:00:00 Introduction to Jon Summers 00:00:44 Conference Overview: Automobility User Interfaces 2024 00:00:56 The Role of Historians in Modern Contexts 00:01:47 Reflections on the Value of Storytellers and Historians 00:02:39 Stanford Conference Experience 00:03:47 Keynote Speech with Barbara Karanian 00:07:28 The Importance of Storytelling in Academia 00:08:36 Generational Shifts in Car Enthusiasm 00:11:23 The Evolution of Autonomous Vehicle Research 00:43:14 Challenges in Autonomous Driving 00:48:06 Sustainability and Future Mobility Solutions 00:52:40 Pedestrian Safety Measures 00:55:19 Eco Driving and Autonomous Vehicles 00:56:45 Urban Mobility and Infrastructure 00:59:07 Personal Reflections on Driving Changes 01:02:08 Autonomous Vehicle Research Highlights 01:22:04 Pro Social Behavior in Micro Mobility 01:37:40 Bystander Effect in Autonomous Buses 01:41:33 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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