Researchers at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) have designed a new pedestrian detection system for cars which works in low visibility conditions; the system is made up of infrared cameras which capture body heat. The new driving-aid system uses images captured by far infrared with two thermal cameras to identify the presence of individuals […]
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The seatbelt remains the single-most effective item of safety equipment in any car. However, many people continue to drive without wearing their seatbelts, and such people are vastly over-represented in statistics of severe and fatal injuries. Many of those who do not routinely wear their seatbelts would do so if prompted by a signal. Research
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Children’s car seats are historically bulky, hard to move and tedious to mount. This is why Volvo Cars has designed a lightweight and inflatable rear-facing child seat concept. The seat is designed to be safe, easy to pack and carry, and would enable parents to use it in situations not practical with the seats on
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TRW Automotive has recently started production of its roof airbag technology on the Citroen C4 Cactus. The new ‘bag in roof’ replaces passenger airbags typically mounted in the instrument panel and can allow for improved interior design aesthetics, ergonomics and functionality while saving space in the instrument panel. Dirk Schultz, engineering director for TRW’s Inflatable Restraint
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This week, we present you a video dedicated to the ambitious autonomous driving project of Volvo in Gothenburg city: [youtube url=”http://youtu.be/4kUseXBFllE” fs=”1″ rel=”0″ showinfo=”0″]
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