"It's a paradoxical effect that occurs in complex systems," says Helbing.
“这是一个在复杂系统里发生的矛盾态效应，”海尔宾说。
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Helbing even thinks the model could help autonomous robots of the future efficiently navigate to their destinations, perhaps to deliver supplies within a busy hospital.
That short-term anticipation gives lights at the next intersection enough time to prepare for the incoming platoon of vehicles, says Helbing. The whole point is to avoid stopping an incoming platoon.