VTTMS2R Radar System
Radar based Vulnerable Road (VRU) User detection system that covers Moving Off Information System (MOIS) and Blind Spot Information System (BSIS)
Progressive Safe System (BSIS+MOIS)
The VTTMS2R Progressive Safety System (PSS) is an intelligent aftermarket system which enables legacy fleet to obtain the HGV Safety Permit. It can be used in conjunction with existing camera-based systems and replaces and updates the existing detection system
Our system addresses the TfL PSS safety regulations by ensuring the driver is made aware of the presence of vulnerable road users (VRUs), such as pedestrians and cyclists, who are approaching or within the close-proximity blind spots of the vehicle e.g. either directly in front of the vehicle or in the nearside blind spot.
BSIS Detection
MOIS Detection
The VTTMS2R system comprises an Artificial Intelligent (AI) based device, two radar modules including time-of-flight and doppler, an alert system for the driver and audible warnings for the VRU. The AI system is capable of accurately distinguishing between VRUs and artefacts including static street furniture and other vehicles. This reduces the number of false positive alerts given to the driver, therefore reducing the potential of cognitive overload.
The system has been designed to detect the presence of VRUs which are either stationary or moving in a trajectory which would place them within the critical blind spot areas of the vehicle. For example, the system tracks a VRU to predict whether they will cross in front of the vehicle from either the nearside or offside direction. This includes monitoring VRUs who are travelling between 3 km/h and 5 km/h and cyclists travelling between 5 km/h and 20 km/h. Furthermore, the system can provide feedback to the driver within
1.4 seconds (the driver reaction time).
When a VRU is detected, the system will issue one of two levels of warnings to the driver; either an
Informational or warning signal which indicates the level of severity.
Our system addresses the TfL PSS safety regulations by ensuring the driver is made aware of the presence of vulnerable road users (VRUs), such as pedestrians and cyclists, who are approaching or within the close-proximity blind spots of the vehicle e.g. either directly in front of the vehicle or in the nearside blind spot.
- When stationary or ‘at rest’, the system will give an informational signal to prompt the driver if a VRU enters the critical blind spots of the The state ‘at rest’ can be determined by the application of the handbrake or footbrake. Our system improves upon this by analysing radar information using AI to detect movement relative to the environment.
- When the vehicle is moving, the system will issue a warning signal to the driver which indicates an imminent collision is likely. Even if the vehicle subsequently becomes stationary, the warning signal will persist until the VRU is no longer present.
- When both the vehicle and VRU are moving in parallel with each other, then an information signal is given. This is elevated to a warning system when the trajectory between the vehicle and VRU indicates there may be a collision. Again, where a warning signal is given it is not cleared until the VRU is no longer present.
The system cannot be disabled by the driver and the system will alert the driver to loss of functionality.
Our system addresses the TfL PSS safety regulations by ensuring the driver is made aware of the presence of vulnerable road users (VRUs), such as pedestrians and cyclists, who are approaching or within the close-proximity blind spots of the vehicle e.g. either directly in front of the vehicle or in the nearside blind spot.
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