Engineer creates slappy robot arm with motion sensor to prevent car passengers from controlling music.

A creative engineer has designed a slappy robot arm with a motion sensor to enforce the unwritten rule of car driving: passengers shouldn't control the music. The invention, shared on Instagram, has a yellow rubber arm that slaps passengers' hands away from key controls. Car manufacturers are increasingly using voice-activated technology to make cars easier to interact with, addressing concerns that complex touchscreens may cause distractions.

August 12, 2024
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