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Driving Detection

As demand for autonomous vehicles increases, brands respond with detection tech

Implications - As the notion of autonomous driving inches closer to reality, brands are easing consumers into the concept with advanced detection technology that decreases the need for driver intervention. A more automated experience speaks to the tech-obsessed consumer that has become accustom to tech integration to solve simple tasks and increases a widespread acceptance of autonomous technology for a society concerned with safety.
Trend Themes
1. Autonomous Driving Technology - As demand for autonomous vehicles increases, brands are developing advanced detection technology that decreases the need for driver intervention.
2. Driver-assist Technologies - Companies are creating driver-assist technologies, such as autopilot programs, traffic-jam maneuvering systems, and blind spot-monitoring SUVs, which offer semi-autonomous capabilities and increased safety features.
3. Pedestrian Detection Systems - Engineers are inventing highly accurate pedestrian detection systems which can detect images in stages and in turn be used in self-driving vehicles, robotics, and image search systems.
Industry Implications
1. Automotive Industry - The automotive industry can tap into autonomous driving and driver-assist technologies to create safer and more efficient vehicles.
2. Robotics Industry - The robotics industry can utilize pedestrian detection systems and advanced technology developed for autonomous driving to create safer and more efficient robots.
3. Smart Cities Industry - The smart cities industry can integrate autonomous driving technology into their infrastructure to improve traffic flow and reduce congestion.
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Traffic Jam-Maneuvering Systems
Traffic Jam-Maneuvering Systems
Bosch Autonomous Driving Technology was Introduced at CES 2015
As announced at CES 2015, Bosch autonomous driving technology makes cars capable of driving themselves in a traffic jam. The system is being integrated into Jeep Cherokee vehicles at CES to... MORE
Car-Monitoring Key Fobs
Car-Monitoring Key Fobs
The BMW i8 Key Displays Vital Engine and Battery Information
No matter how awesome you think your car key is, it is nowhere near as dope as the BMW i8 key. The BMW i8 is dead set on changing the way we think about plug-in hybrids, and it’s apparently... MORE
Blind Spot-Monitoring SUVs
Blind Spot-Monitoring SUVs
This Mazda SUV Monitors Blind Spots For Increased Safety On the Road
The CX-9 is an all-new Mazda SUV that is fitted with special high-tech turbo technology that reduces lag on the road, allowing you to zip from place to place with ease and in style. This vehicle... MORE
Autopilot Car Programs
Autopilot Car Programs
The Tesla Autopilot Software Monitors Vehicles For Safety Reasons
The Tesla Autopilot software is a newly released program that provides completely semi-autonomous capabilities to Tesla vehicles. This allows Tesla users to drive their vehicles without even... MORE
Autonomous Chinese Cars
Autonomous Chinese Cars
Baidu's Driverless Car Can Deal With Complicated Chinese Road Conditions
The Baidu driverless car is the first vehicle in China to be able to autonomously navigate the variety of mixed conditions on offer on the country’s roads. Beijing is a city that is known... MORE
Pedestrian Detection Algorithms
Pedestrian Detection Algorithms
This New Technology is More Accurate Than Existing Alternatives
A group of engineers and researchers working out of the University of California, San Diego have invented a high-tech pedestrian detection system that is capable of performing pedestrian recognition... MORE

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