New era for cycling safety
Volvo has launched a revolutionary safety device that scans for cyclists and automatically brakes if a collision is imminent.
The Swedish car firm says the camera and radar-guided technology, which is being introduced into cars from May, could save hundreds of lives.
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The system comprises a radar scanner in the grille, a camera fitted in front of the rear-view mirror, and an onboard computer. It allows the car to identify cyclists who swerve into its path and reacts by slamming on the brakes.
A radar scanner in the car's front grille scans the road ahead for hazards and a camera in front of the rear-view mirror photographs the hazard.
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If a cyclist veers suddenly or wobbles on a collision course into path of the car, its driver gets two simultaneous warnings. A loud alarm sounds in the car and a row of flashing red lights is projected from the top of the dashboard on to the windscreen.
3 Comments
by Alfredo_
Friday, March 15 2013, 1:47PM
“@Walker100 - if an animal jumps out, nothing happens. The system doesn't detect them. This system is an extension of Volvo's already-implemented pedestrian alert, and doesn't detect animals, though that's on the cards for release in a few years. As for the truck, it should be being driven at a safe distance, so that point is moot, and is already a problem for an alert driver with good ABS.”
by lordigaga
Friday, March 15 2013, 12:59PM
“There are so many things wrong with this.”
by Walker100
Friday, March 15 2013, 8:52AM
“So what happens if a deer or other animal jumps into the road and there is a 40 ton truck driving behind the Volvo when it suddenly stops?”