Volvo invents a new pedestrian detection system

Published On Feb 28, 2011 12:09 PM By Meenal for Volvo XC60

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Volvo, the Swedish auto major has come up with a unique technology advancement of a pedestrian detection system. The new pedestrian detection system is built on advanced technology that automatically stops the car whenever it traces an object in front of it.

The car makes use of radar and mounted camera in the "support function", it together employs in detecting the presence of a car or pedestrian on the road ahead. The company has stated that this new technology will help the car occupants avoid sever accidents on the urban streets. The system is active post 30 kmph speed when the actual utility of the detention system starts. But the company has said that the technology remains active at all speeds.

When the entire detention system, spots an object in front of the car, it sends a warning through an audio message to the driver. And when no response is given, automatic brakes are applied by the car which saves the driver from severe accidents. The performance of this pedestrian detection system is not operational in dark and bad weather conditions.On this issue the company has stated that at the end it is driver who needs to be attentive for higher safety on roads. If we look at the figures for accidents in Europe, 14% of all those killed in case of a car accidents are pedestrians however the toll remains at 11% in the US.

As per the company’s estimations, the pedestrian detection system will help in reducing the pedestrian deaths in accident rates to striking 20% whereas the rate of those injured severely will go down by 30%. Moreover the company also said that in 30% of accidents, the situation will result in complete protection to both the pedestrian and the car by avoiding the accident fully. The smart collision warning system sported in the car is also helpful in reacting against a vehicle which is at a standstill inm front of moving at a slower speed. The new technology will make its appearance in car models like Volvo XC60, Volvo S60 and Volvo V60.