Honda Demos Advanced New Collision-Avoidance Tech
Honda has demonstrated two experimental safety technologies that are being developed to reduce cut down on cars crashing into people and motorcycles.
“While these are still experimental technologies, they provide a strong indication of the future potential for the kinds of advanced collision sensing and predictive technologies Honda is developing to further reduce the potential for serious accidents, injuries and even fatalities,” said Honda research and development engineer Jim Keller.
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As a partner in the Connected Vehicle Safety Pilot Program conducted by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Honda has been conducting research into Vehicle-to-Vehicle and Vehicle-to-Infrastructure systems. The Japanese automaker has successfully demonstrated its Vehicle-to-Pedestrian (V2P) and Vehicle-to-Motorcycle (V2M) technologies.
Honda equipped one of its vehicles with Dedicated Short Range Communications (DSRC) technology to detect a pedestrian with a DSRC-enabled smartphone. By using the pedestrian’s smartphone GPS, nearby vehicles are able to establish a communication channel to determine if the pedestrian is in danger of being struck by an oncoming vehicle.
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The DSRC communication system was also used for the automaker’s V2M demonstration, which showed off its ability to sense the presence of a motorcycle even when it was obstructed from view. The system provides auditory and visual warnings to the driver.
Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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