Michael Clamann

Scientist, human factors engineer featuring equal parts engineering and psychology, bike coach, future robopsychologist. Opinions mine.

[streetsblogkea @streetsblogkea]

It's been a while since I cried while writing a story, but this one got me. But I almost didn't write it at all, for a few reasons I'll unpack here. 🧵
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[Mayor Jess Anderson @JessOnCHTC]

This fundraiser has been verified for ⁦@meddeli_ch⁩ employees. More info to come on other needs and neighboring businesses https://t.co/8EPp5pNqLm

[Michael Clamann @mclamann]

@Tweetermeyer Hold on to that backup. It may come in handy someday…

[Michael Clamann @mclamann]

@TheDZA4 @JasonTorchinsky Clyde’s Car Crusher

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[Michael Clamann @mclamann]

Great discussion about the uptick in traffic collisions on @1a featuring @NicholeLMorris

[Michael Clamann @mclamann]

A nice concise unpacking of Waymo’s technologies…

[Waymo @Waymo]

Fact: We’re building our autonomous driving technology to navigate safely and responsibly.

Watch the full video to learn about the magic of the Waymo Driver: https://t.co/fslqC6xk9Q

[Michael Clamann @mclamann]

Some colleagues are recruiting ADAS developers for a remote paid study focusing on ADAS development from setting up the development environment to delivering production ready code.
Information on compensation, timing and qualifications are posted at: https://t.co/bpkIZaWQS1

[Michael Clamann @mclamann]

@DrTCombs Depending on budget, you could mount a 360 camera to your helmet. This is one but there are several competitors.

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[Michael Clamann @mclamann]

@JenniferHomendy Just started using Handup ColdER weather gloves this year. They work for me at temps around freezing. I add glove liners when it’s colder than that. https://t.co/dA0Pp8rfOa

[Michael Clamann @mclamann]

@Kenmcld There are a few current and upcoming NCHRP projects that explore that topic. Look for the word “infrastructure” on this page: https://t.co/kigi4RfX24

[Be A King @BerniceKing]

Because maybe someone really needed to see this photo of my father riding a bike today.

#MLK #MLKDay

[Michael Clamann @mclamann]

@DavidZipper The draft bill regulating PDDs in NC included a provision preventing municipalities from banning them, but it was removed in the final version. The draft CO bill had similar text.

[Michael Clamann @mclamann]

@DavidZipper In many (most?) states with existing PDD laws, that would mean amending current law to take existing authority away from municipalities. Many of the existing laws include text allowing them to regulate or ban sidewalk robots. Summary in Table 1: https://t.co/HDMZ9K9FRS

[Michael Clamann @mclamann]

@Tweetermeyer The fact that Starship is an Estonian company makes this 2x amusing.

[Michael Clamann @mclamann]

@Tweetermeyer @DavidZipper The authors of the NMVCCS had a specific definition for “human error” but unfortunately many who cite the 94% create their own, often incorrect, definitions. Another example is alcohol. Definitely a huge problem, but also not directly included in the 94%.

[Michael Clamann @mclamann]

@Tweetermeyer @DavidZipper This point highlights the brittleness of the 94% figure. Seatbelts are never going to be a “critical event” that leads to a crash, which is what was characterized in the NMVCCS. I know I’m preaching to the choir, but it’s not that HE is overemphasized, it’s oversimplified.

[Michael Clamann @mclamann]

@PhilKoopman @DavidZipper @SethLaJ307 It’s not like this is a new concept either. As Haight illustrated in his Traffic Safety Fable in 1973, if we were to remove the railings from a bridge, the increased numbers of cars driving off that bridge would be blamed on “driver error”.

[Michael Clamann @mclamann]

"Seeking to find a single cause for a crash is a fundamentally flawed approach to road safety, but it underpins much of American traffic enforcement and crash prevention," @DavidZipper writes with insights from @SethLaJ307 and @PhilKoopman
https://t.co/29ao6EvVfC

[Michael Clamann @mclamann]

@DrTCombs From another perspective, this is the best “tell us a fun fact about yourself” icebreaker response I have ever seen.

[Michael Clamann @mclamann]

@DerekViita I’m going to set aside some time to watch more. Thanks for the connection!