SAFER PHEV ARRIVES
SAFER CONNECTED CARS
SAFETY BOT PATROLS
Japan is set to welcome the new Mitsubishi Outlander plug-in hybrid PHEV model to its roads . The Outlander is sporting a next generation version of Super-All Wheel Control ( S-AWC ) technology .
Using a twin motor design with one at the front and another one at the rear of the vehicle this new technology increases the safety of the vehicle , allowing maximum steering control in a huge range of road and weather conditions .
Improved breaking control systems have been added to reduce the strain on the front wheels , balancing the weight of the cars deceleration across the vehicle for more control during sudden and fast breaking in a variety of conditions .
Ford in conjunction with UK ’ s innovation agency have used data to develop the new “ RoadSafe ” concept .
RoadSafe technology uses an advanced algorithm to analyse and sort data from connected vehicles , roadside sensors , and accident reports to determine areas of potential risk and predict chances of traffic incidents . The information is displayed on a map to show drivers the roads and area ’ s risk , warning them of places that are considered accident hotspots .
There is hope that “ RoadSafe ” will lead to fewer traffic accidents and create an ongoing traffic network of safety in connected cars .
A robot that specialises in safety ? Hyundai Motor Group has introduced the ‘ Factory Safety Service Robot ’, a quadruped design based on Boston Dynamic ’ s ‘ Spot ’ model .
The robot uses artificial intelligence ( AI ), autonomous navigation , teleoperation technologies , and computing payload ( AI Processing Service Unit ) to complete its specific tasks surrounding monitoring a workplace ’ s safety standards .
It has been introduced to operate in Kia ’ s plant , in South Korea . The robot has been tasked with security patrols , monitoring temperature risks , and providing staff with the opportunity to navigate and observe hard to reach spaces within the plant .
34 ISSUE 31 OCTOBER 2021 / WWW . AFMA . ORG . AU