Nidec: Waterloo Univ, in-vehicle sensor development: Euro NCAP / HOT CARS Act
Nidec / Nidec Mobility / Waterloo University
Nidec Mobility and Waterloo University will jointly develop to improve the performance of in-vehicle detection sensors.
Infant death: frequent accidents
“Death of infants due to leaving in the car under the hot summer sun” has occurred frequently.
Measures to leave in the car:
Europe: Added to assessment items for the Euro NCAP, a vehicle safety test * 1.
In the US: The HOT CARS Act, which requires the installation of a warning system for leaving a car in the car, was also enacted.
Countries and organizations are considering countermeasures such as the start of deliberations on bills.
Demand for the function of detecting living bodies such as infants and pets will increase in the future.
It is expected that adoption will rapidly increase from vehicles around 2022.
Prevention device: required function
This device requires that “it is necessary to detect its presence even when there is almost no movement (living body is deep sleep)”.
It is considered that radio wave sensors (radars) that can detect minute movements of the chest during breathing are the most powerful.
Nidec Technology:
Nidec has developed the “Google Pixel 4 Motion Sensing Function” in March 2019.
Concluded a joint development agreement with Waterloo University, which has excellent knowledge in radio wave sensing technology.
We are developing elemental technologies that are essential for improving sensor performance.
Future developments:
Nidec owns in-vehicle sensor technology products (ECU: Electronic Control Unit).
Mass production of radio wave sensors (radars) started in 2022 in line with the enforcement of the Euro NCAP and HOT CARS Act laws.
We propose new added value through synergy with these technologies and products.
Radio wave sensor / Camera for vehicle: Combination
Combined with an in-vehicle camera, it recognizes “biological types (infants and pets) who cannot leave the vehicle on their own”.
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