Collaboration aims to make autonomous vehicles safer through 3D sound
A collaboration between Calyo, Benedex Robotics and Cranfield University is set to improve safety in self-driving vehicles based on 3D ultrasound.
Part of the Calyo-led DRIVEN BY SOUND project, the partnership will develop a functional safety sensing platform based on 3D ultrasound that operates effectively in even the challenging environmental conditions.
The new technology is said to allow autonomous vehicles to detect their surroundings in 3D in real time, complimenting existing sensing and safety detection systems and providing an additional layer of safety and reliability.
In a statement, Mihai Caleap, CEO of Calyo, said: “Our partnership is delivering a robust, redundant sensing platform based on 3D ultrasound for autonomous driving and in driver-assist applications. The technology will be applicable across various vehicle platforms, including off-road industrial uses, making it transferable to a broad range of industries.”
The platform will be available to Tier 1 suppliers, automotive OEMs, and start-up mobility ventures as a safety module, enabling vehicles to perform minimum risk manoeuvres (MRMs) and safely stop in the event of a fault or severe road conditions.
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