 5/10 Good --- gizmag.com http://feeds.feedburner.com/GizmagEmergingTechnologyMagazine
| gizmag.com covers the full gammut of emerging technologies, invention and innovation - from automotive to aerospace, from handhelds to supercomputers, from robotics to home automation, the site reports on all major announcements across 40 categories. ... |
Wednesday, September 24, 2008 --- 55 days ago http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/GizmagEmergingTechnologyMagazine/~3/401432502/
| The concept of computer-synthesized bird’s eye view for drivers has been gaining a lot of ground with Japanese automotive manufacturers in recent times, with many concept cars emanating from Japan featuring the advantages of an at-a-glance situational awareness solution. Now Volvo has developed its own Overview Surveillance System (in conjunction with Toshiba), which gives drivers a view of the vehicle and its surroundings from above. It is designed primarily to support the driver in slow speed situations, such as when backing, parking or driving down narrow city streets. With the advanced driving assistance system installed, the driver can quickly grasp the situation for greater control and safety... Related Articles: Volvo starts project with hybrid-drive garbage vehicles Wide-angle driver visibility and safety innovations distinguish Volvo BeeVan Truck Concept Volvo experimenting with new safety features Volvo safety system for avoiding collisions at low speeds Volvo to unveil new safety technology at Frankfurt Motor Show World's first hybrid refuse truck launched in Sweden ... |
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