21 January 2015
'Bike Sense' being developed by Jaguar Land Rover
Jaguar Land Rover have released a video showing their Bike Sense warning system that literally taps the driver on the shoulder to warn of a passing cyclist.
The system detects when a cyclist or motorcyclist is passing on the inside or outside - and even has a warning when the driver is about to open the door into the path of a passing cyclist.
Following last weeks post re the developments being done by Volvo on cycle safety it is great to see that the manufacturers are getting behind cycle safety.
The great thing about the JLR version is that no additional equipment is required by the cyclist or motorcyclist - Bike Sense links sensors on the outside of the car to a computer. The sensors detect movement and the computer processes the signals to identify approaching cyclists and motorcyclists.
The video give a better idea of how the system works - and can be seen here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=faRHh2hIKlg
Jaguar said that Bike Sense would be able to prioritise hazards in urban driving situations, when a motorist can be surrounded by those on two wheels, and pedestrians.
The system detects when a cyclist or motorcyclist is passing on the inside or outside - and even has a warning when the driver is about to open the door into the path of a passing cyclist.
Following last weeks post re the developments being done by Volvo on cycle safety it is great to see that the manufacturers are getting behind cycle safety.
The great thing about the JLR version is that no additional equipment is required by the cyclist or motorcyclist - Bike Sense links sensors on the outside of the car to a computer. The sensors detect movement and the computer processes the signals to identify approaching cyclists and motorcyclists.
The video give a better idea of how the system works - and can be seen here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=faRHh2hIKlg
Jaguar said that Bike Sense would be able to prioritise hazards in urban driving situations, when a motorist can be surrounded by those on two wheels, and pedestrians.
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