FLIR Launches Thermal Traffic Sensor for Vehicle-to-Everything Communication
March 20 2018 - 3:00AM
Business Wire
FLIR ThermiCam V2X Thermal Sensor to be
Critical Component in Smart City and Connected Vehicle
Applications
FLIR Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLIR) today announced the launch of
the FLIR ThermiCam™ V2X, a thermal traffic sensor for the emerging
vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technology market. The FLIR V2X-enabled
traffic sensor for urban traffic will allow vehicles and traffic
infrastructure to communicate and share data in a system that aims
to improve motorist, pedestrian, and bicyclist safety and
efficiency.
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FLIR ThermiCam V2X thermal traffic sensor
designed for the emerging vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technology
market will communicate with V2X-equipped vehicles. (Photo:
Business Wire)
V2X technology is an emerging crash avoidance system that relies
on the communication of information between nearby vehicles and
traffic infrastructure to warn drivers about potentially dangerous
situations. In a V2X system, both the vehicles and infrastructure
have communication units installed to transmit information. The
FLIR ThermiCam V2X mounts on existing traffic signals and detects
vehicles, pedestrians, and bicyclists at intersections using
thermal imaging data. Utilizing dedicated short-range
communications (DSRC) technology, vehicles transmit real-time speed
and direction data, while the ThermiCam V2X communicates the
presence of pedestrians and bicyclists, along with data from other
vehicles.
The ThermiCam V2X can prioritize traffic signaling at busy
intersections and arterial roads for emergency and public transport
vehicles, ultimately improving traffic flow and safety for all
drivers. Also, because the ThermiCam connects with existing city
traffic systems, city traffic planners can future-proof traffic
infrastructure and avoid major investments in retrofitting
technology.
“As car manufacturers design V2X technology into future
vehicles, FLIR technology is being deployed today to ensure cities
are ready for their arrival,” said James Cannon, President and CEO
of FLIR. “By detecting pedestrians, bicycles, and vehicles in real
time, while also enabling communication between vehicles and
traffic infrastructure, FLIR ThermiCam V2X will play a critical
role in improving the movement and safety of the world’s
roadways.”
FLIR will demonstrate the ThermiCam V2X sensor at Intertraffic
2018 in Amsterdam at booth #10.403, from March 20–23, 2018.
The product is available for testing today, with general
availability starting in the second half of 2018. For more about
FLIR’s video detection and monitoring solutions for traffic
applications, visit: United States: www.flir.com/traffic; Europe:
www.flir.eu/traffic.
About FLIR Systems, Inc.
Founded in 1978 and headquartered in Wilsonville, Oregon, FLIR
Systems is a world-leading maker of sensor systems that enhance
perception and heighten awareness, helping to save lives, improve
productivity, and protect the environment. Through its nearly 3,500
employees, FLIR’s vision is to be “The World’s Sixth Sense” by
leveraging thermal imaging and adjacent technologies to provide
innovative, intelligent solutions for security and surveillance,
environmental and condition monitoring, outdoor recreation, machine
vision, navigation, and advanced threat detection. For more
information, please visit www.flir.com and
follow @flir.
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