Nissan's LIDAR-based ADAS adds avoiding errant Rempits to its list of features
CY Foong · Jun 9, 2023 11:25 AM
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Riding in Malaysia can be pretty hazardous considering the way Malaysian drivers tend to be but motorcyclists are not off the hook just yet. I’m 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 doesn’t endanger others. Yet, crossing the intersection can be perilous whether you’re 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 Nissan’s facility in Yokohama, it showcased the technology’s ability to perform certain automatic collision-avoidance manoeuvres in the more complex environment of intersections.
Senior Vice President Takao Asami, head of Nissan’s Research and Advanced Engineering Division, says, “We 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.”
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 object’s 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.
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 driver’s attention.
Traded advertising for a career that fits his passion for cars. Enjoys spotting cars during his free time and has a soft spot for Japanese Kei cars but drives a thirsty manual sedan.
