-
- News
- Books
Featured Books
- pcb007 Magazine
Latest Issues
Current IssueAdditive Manufacturing
In this month’s issue, we explore additive manufacturing technology for the PCB fabricator: where it stands today, the true benefits, and where it seems to be headed.
The Growing Industry
In this issue of PCB007 Magazine, we talk with leading economic experts, advocacy specialists in Washington, D.C., and PCB company leadership to get a well-rounded picture of what’s happening in the industry today. Don’t miss it.
The Sustainability Issue
Sustainability is one of the most widely used terms in business today, especially for electronics and manufacturing but what does it mean to you? We explore the environmental, business, and economic impacts.
- Articles
- Columns
Search Console
- Links
- Events
||| MENU - pcb007 Magazine
New Collision Prediction System Launched by Brigade Electronics
February 14, 2024 | PRNewswireEstimated reading time: 2 minutes
Brigade Electronics has launched Radar Predict - its latest innovative side Blind Spot Information System (BSIS) collision prediction safety technology specifically designed to protect cyclists from incidents with HGVs.
Even before its launch, this product was already receiving positive feedback during customer trials and has earned expert recognition, being honored as the 'Most Innovative Product of the Year' at the Motor Transport Awards in London, United Kingdom.
Utilizing artificial intelligence (AI), Radar Predict alerts the driver about potential collisions by analyzing data such as the speed and direction of the vehicle, and cyclists nearby. The system uses its specially designed algorithm to alert drivers when an impact with a cyclist is likely.
Incidents involving large vehicles, such as HGVs, are far more likely to prove fatal than those involving a car. Many of the collisions between cyclists and HGVs occur because the driver has limited 'direct vision' from their cab (the ability to see what is outside the vehicle without using indirect aids, such as mirrors or cameras).
Radar Predict supports HGV driver visibility via a single dual-radar unit, which is fitted to the nearside of the vehicle to provide complete side coverage, including the trailer unit. A trailer discovery mode will detect whether the vehicle is fitted with a trailer and prevents the articulation from causing false alerts. The driver is alerted only if a cyclist enters the detection zone and poses a potential collision risk. The system issues differentiated visual and audible alerts based on the time to collision, providing an initial notification upon detection and escalating to a more urgent warning if it predicts an imminent collision.
Radar Predict's key features include:
- 180-degree cyclist side detection active at speeds below 20mph
- A detection area of 4.5m x up to 46m
- Available for left-hand and right-hand applications
- Compatible with rigid and articulated vehicles
- Reduces false alerts: only issues alerts when the collision is likely
- Quick and easy to install (no CAN connection to the vehicle required)
- Meets UNECE Regulation 151 requirements
- Three-year warranty
Corey Heniser, Managing Director at Brigade Electronics in the USA, said, "Radar Predict has been specifically developed to address the issues caused by blind spots for HGV drivers when maneuvering in close proximity to cyclists. The system ensures full coverage down the nearside of the vehicle, including the trailer, and greatly reduces false alerts for drivers as it will only activate when a collision is likely. Additionally, Radar Predict will automatically activate when the vehicle is turning, so no indicator selection is required by the driver."
Suggested Items
Textron Systems Collaborates with Kodiak to Develop Uncrewed Military Vehicle
05/20/2024 | PRNewswireTextron Systems Corporation, a Textron Inc. company, a leading developer of crewed and uncrewed military ground vehicles, and Kodiak Robotics, Inc., a leading self-driving technology developer for the trucking and defense markets, announced that they are collaborating to develop an autonomous military ground vehicle specifically designed for driverless operations.
Foxconn Announces Q1 2024 Financial Results
05/14/2024 | Foxconn ElectronicsIn the January-March quarter revenue hit NT$1.324 trillion, with key profit margins all improving. Earnings per share for the first three months of 2024 reached NT$1.59.
OSI Systems Receives Order for $9 Million to Provide Cargo and Vehicle Inspection Systems
05/13/2024 | BUSINESS WIREOSI Systems, Inc. announced that its Security division received an order from an international customer for approximately $9 million to provide the Company’s Eagle® M60 high energy mobile cargo and vehicle inspection systems including related service and support.
IDTechEx Explores Printed Electronics in Electrified and Autonomous Mobility
05/13/2024 | IDTechExElectrification, autonomy, and vehicle ownership saturation are causing a technological revolution in the automotive sector. These automotive meta-trends are driving drastic changes in electronic component requirements and present a high-volume opportunity for printed electronics to capitalize on.
BAE Systems and Eaton Expand Collaboration to Deliver Electric Drive Solutions for Heavy-Duty Trucks
05/08/2024 | PRNewswireBAE Systems, a leader in electric propulsion, and Eaton, a global power management company, are expanding their collaboration to include electric vehicle (EV) solutions for heavy-duty trucks.