Riding in Malaysia can be pretty hazardous considering the way Malaysian drivers tend to be but motorcyclists are not off the hook just yet. Iâm talking to those who beat the red light to reach their customers or those annoying Mat Rempits who cause more commotion with their illegal racing.
The recent incident in Penang could have been avoided if those with the need for speed to become the next Rossi just do it in an environment that doesnât endanger others. Yet, crossing the intersection can be perilous whether youâre in a bigger or smaller machine.
Nissan is currently developing its LIDAR-based advanced driver-assistance system (ADAS) and in its latest demonstration, the Japanese carmaker adds intersection collision avoidance to its list of safety features.
At Nissanâs facility in Yokohama, it showcased the technologyâs ability to perform certain automatic collision-avoidance manoeuvres in the more complex environment of intersections.
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Senior Vice President Takao Asami, head of Nissanâs Research and Advanced Engineering Division, says, âWe are on course to develop collision-avoidance technology utilizing next-generation LIDAR technology by the mid-2020s. Aiming to develop future autonomous driving technologies that customers can use with peace of mind, Nissan is working to fully understand the entire range of accident scenarios by analysing complex accidents that occur in the real world.â
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The technology features a new control logic for intersection collision avoidance based on ground-truth perception technology utilizing next-generation LIDAR. It can detect an objectâs speed, location, and potential risk of a collision from a lateral direction.
The system is designed to instantly respond to the changing situation through such steps as emergency application of the brakes or releasing the brakes when the potential risk has been avoided.
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Accidents caused by driver error at intersections can unfortunately result in significant consequences like the incident in Penang. Still, even if intersection collision avoidance is in development, drivers must always remain alert on the wheel as many features under ADAS still require the driverâs attention.
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