GM working on Wi-Fi Direct-equipped cars to detect pedestrians and cyclists

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General Motors is working to expand upon its vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) and vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication systems that are being developed to allow information to be shared between vehicles and infrastructure to provide advance warning of potential road hazards, such as stalled vehicles, slippery roads, road works, intersections, stop signs and the like. The automaker is now looking to add pedestrians and cyclists to the mix so a car can detect them in low visibility conditions before the driver does. .. Continue Reading GM working on Wi-Fi Direct-equipped cars to detect pedestrians and cyclists

Section: Automotive

Tags: Automotive, Communications, General Motors, GM, Road Safety, Wi-Fi Direct, Wifi

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