China developing smart driving system
Chinese scientists are working on an intelligent sensor to enable military vehicles to drive at night without lighting or in changeable lighting, the Chinese Ministry of Defence announced on 28 March.
As reported by local media, researchers at the Second Academy of the China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation said that the sensor features a microchip a few centimeters in size that enables the system to realise accurate real-time sensing of the driving environment. Its deep neural network can help the driver to detect blurry objects and obstacles ahead by filtering out distractions such as backlighting and shadows.
The sensor will also be able to perform in all weathers by combining and computing algorithmic data about visible light, infrared and millimeter wave radar.
The system is expected to enter small-scale production by the end of 2018.
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