Automotive giant Nissan has demonstrated new collision avoidance technology that can detect other traffic at intersections.
The firm's "ground truth perception" tech uses systems that are said to provide highly accurate, real-time information about the vehicle’s surrounding environment. Using light detection and ranging (LIDAR) tech, the ProPILOT Concept Zero test car can tell an object's speed, location and the potential risk of collision at an intersection.
Nissan says the system is designed to instantly respond to changing situations and can apply emergency braking or release the brakes when the potential risk has been avoided. The research and testing, which has included recent demonstrations, is part of an effort to expand the firm's autonomous driving offer.
