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move in a straight line.The same algorithmcould also be plugged
into a car’s electronics to help steer the car in accordance with
the driver’s wishes. For example, if you’re driving in a straight
line down a road but suddenly slip on a patch of ice, the algo-
rithm may be able to help the car correct its path and return it
as soon as possible to its intended straight-line path.
Science andmath lay the foundation; engineering and technology
turn ideas into realities. Together, in the world of information
technology, those realities are changing the world. Who knows
what might happen next?
Technology has been a huge help to many disabled people. New ideas in the pipeline are
using high-end math to create ways for more human-computer interaction.