What critical historical pivot distinguishes Garrett Morgan's early traffic control from modern pedestrian detection?

Answer

Regulating the road environment versus monitoring the actor

Morgan's invention regulated the road environment (the intersection), whereas modern systems monitor the actor (the pedestrian) using on-board technology.

What critical historical pivot distinguishes Garrett Morgan's early traffic control from modern pedestrian detection?

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