Volvo has announced that it is going to fit LiDAR and artificial intelligence- based computers in its next-generation XC90 powered to enhance safety. The all new next-generation pure electric Volvo XC90 is due to release for 2022, as reported by an automobile website
With the aim to reduce fatalities, collisions, accidents and to reduce threat from human lives, the brand will use an AI-based computer by Nvidia named DRIVE AGX Orin and LiDAR remade by Luminar, says Volvo.
The brand also added that this technology is ‘expected to mature over time’ consequently enabling the car to assist and enhance ‘human driver’ abilities to react or respond in an emergency.
Unlike the past generation technology, this novel AI-powered computer will not only alert the driver when an accident is waiting to happen but also go beyond that and intervene when needed to avoid any accident or collision, claims Volvo.
In addition to the onboard computer and sensors, Volvo’s subsidiary Zenseact has created a Highway Pilot feature to use on motorways. It will only be activated based on the geographical locations and if the law permits. Besides, there will be backup systems for steering and brakes to enable autonomous driving without any supervision.
“In our ambition to deliver ever safer cars, our long-term aim is to achieve zero collisions and avoid crashes altogether,” said Henrik Green, chief technology officer. “As we improve our safety technology continuously through updates over the air, we expect collisions to become increasingly rare and hope to save more lives,’ he added.
