In Abu Dhabi this weekend, artificial intelligence will be used for the first time to determine whether drivers are exceeding track limits. The FIA is testing a new AI system for enforcing track limits, using Computer Vision technology.
This innovative AI system can make this assessment by calculating whether F1 tyres cross the edge of the track. The aim of this is possibly to allow more accurate assessments of crossing the white line. This should also ensure that time penalties - if needed - can be handed out faster by the stewards rather than only after the race is over.
Automatic assessment
Currently, track limits are being enforced by a small team of people who have to assess hundreds of suspicious situations per race. However, this human assessment leads to unsanctioned violations. With the new AI system, employees will self-assess many of the reports generated, but there will also be situations where human intervention is no longer necessary.
Moreover, the self-learning nature of the system will result in continuous improvements in assessments. It will only be a test at the Yas Marina Circuit this weekend. It is not yet certain that we will then see the AI system in action at all Grands Prix by 2024.
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I think we all deserve to get a million bucks, as we've all been suggesting this (and other things) for a while now.
What if it becomes self aware and starts doing things like selecting it's favorite driver and not punishing them?
morning J41L, yes I agree with your comment 100%, although I have to say my biggest issue is inconsistencies of any penalties being handed out
A step in the right direction, but I doubt it will completely remove the "debacle".
Sure, penalties will be handed faster, but the track limit issue still remains.