CAROL GUENTHER Crash Prevention Technology
What is it? Biomimetic Car Robot Drive BR23C Concept robot Developed by Nissan with the University of Tokyo
Why? Nissan Road Safety Project Reduce traffic accidents in their vehicles to 50% of 1995 levels By 2015
How? Laser Range Finder 6 foot range 180° radius Obstacle detection generates immediate swerve response Simple continuously operating microprocessor Based on how bees avoid other bees
Limitations Two-dimensional, not 3 like bees Short distance = not for high speeds Current vehicle wheel turning ability
When? 2010 Japan and US Internationally 2012