Q: What is the mission of Cyber Physical Systems?
The Balancing Act: This American company is most notable for the SplitSecnd responder.
Q: For those who may not be aware, what is the SplitSecnd responder?
The Balancing Act: It’s a device that works by detecting car crashes and then instantaneously communicating with emergency responders.
Q: Why is this product so relevant to your viewers?
The Balancing Act: Our viewers are interested in learning how to stay safe on the road. Given the increase in traffic in many major cities, it’s a timely subject to explore.
Q: How prevalent are traffic fatalities in the U.S.?
The Balancing Act: There were more than 25,000 motor vehicle deaths in the U.S. last year. On average, nearly 90 people were killed on the roadways each day.
Q: How does this compare to other countries?
The Balancing Act: The U.S. trailed only India, China and Brazil in the 2012 statistics as tabulated by the World Health Organization.
Q: Are drivers or passengers typically more at risk?
The Balancing Act: It depends on the situation, but statistics show that approximately half of traffic deaths are among motorcyclists, cyclists and pedestrians.
Q: What are the contributing factors to these deaths?
The Balancing Act: The most common factors include distractions caused by mobile devices, delivery pressures, extended work hours, medical conditions, usage of medications, fatigue, lack of training and vehicle defects.
Q: Can the SplitSecnd responder be used in all vehicles?
The Balancing Act: This landmark emergency assistance device can be plugged into any vehicle.
Q: Why was The Balancing Act interested in presenting this product to the audience?
The Balancing Act: Overall, our team is looking forward to hosting Cyber Physical Systems so that viewers can learn about steps to take when someone is involved in an accident.
Q: What’s the chief focus of this segment?
The Balancing Act: The important thing to emphasize regarding this product is that critical emergency assistance will be available during these difficult situations.
Q: Where can viewers learn more about the SplitSecnd responder?
The Balancing Act: For more details about SplitSecnd, visit splitsecnd.com.
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