No matter how much we have evolved as a civilization, traffic remains a part of our lives. So what if we used artificial intelligence to solve this traffic problem? Here are scientists from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology at intersections controlled by traffic lights. that the problem of being stuck in a red light is a thing of the past They have come up with a solution.

In new research published last week, scientists used machine learning to test a group of autonomous vehicles. without being stuck at a traffic light keep flowing as long as. It has been stated that the newly developed solution not only has a positive effect on traffic, but also on fuel consumption and emissions. In addition, not all vehicles need to be autonomous for this method to be useful.

The vehicle knows in advance whether it is red or green

The algorithm developed in the study was loaded on autonomous vehicles. These vehicles are in front of them at the traffic light. signal status and timing got information about. Based on this information, the algorithm enabled the vehicle to accelerate or decelerate, giving the vehicles a constant green light.

Of course, for the respective solution to work effectively, the human factor must be: fully autonomous vehicles takes the lead role. But according to scientists, even 25% of vehicles currently driving on the road are autonomous, the solution in question could yield significant results.