What is Pedestrian Detection Systems and How It Works?

The Pedestrian Detection Systems is an indispensable part of the driver assistance system. It has come into the picture to avoid collisions between vehicles and pedestrians, primarily while driving during night time. These pedestrian detection systems work by letting the driver know about the road's obstacles through a NEAR - Infrared (NIR) camera and its displaying system.

A few primary factors directly relate to laying more emphasis on passenger's and pedestrians' safety are rising accidents and the growing demand for better-equipped vehicles. However, factors, such as difficulty detecting pedestrians during bad weather conditions, may hinder the market's growth.

If we see the records, the number of traffic casualties has reduced in the last seven to eight years, and the number of pedestrian fatalities has increased. The survey has also been conducted to know where we can make a significant improvement. Additionally, most pedestrian casualties occur at non-intersections versus intersections with pedestrian crosswalks.

The Pedestrian Detection System is a superior driver safety support system, helping in avoiding crashes. In a video surveillance system, PDS plays an important role, as it provides the fundamental information for semantic understanding of the video footage.

Accidental deaths are much unforeseen, and with the rise in the number of accidents and loss of lives, we also see the destruction of properties across the world. Hence, it is one of the major factors driving the need for and generating advanced vehicle safety systems. As people are gaining awareness about the advanced safety features and technologies, symbolizing interest in promoting their vehicles' safety systems.

Any vehicle with an AEB (Automatic Emergency Braking) with pedestrian detection can identify a person unseen by the driver and raise the alarm. If the driver can not quickly react, the car can brake to avoid the person or reduce the rigor of injuries by slowing down the car before impact. Pedestrian detection systems are usually on about one-third of new vehicles and open as an option on about 30 percent more.

Pedestrian Safety Norms 

Pedestrians must also do their part to lessen safety risks when they are out walking, be it on city streets or country roads. 

Always follow these suggestions the next time you are out walking, particularly at night:

• Walk and pass with other pedestrians wherever feasible.
• Stop at the edge momentarily before entering the road.
• Avoid phone calls or texting while crossing the street; instead, keep looking for vehicles approaching as you cross.
• Make eye contact with the driver before passing in front of a vehicle. You can even do a friendly wave to get noticed.
• Always walk on sidewalks. With no sidewalks, always walk facing traffic so that you can see what is coming and make way as required at that moment.
• Try wearing light or bright colored or reflective clothing, especially after dusk. Use a spotlight or flashlight when walking at night.

Our View - Adopt or work with a Pedestrian Detection System that offers a connected city's benefits -an accessible and secure communications environment.