Article appeared on deccanchronicle.com
With just half a second's notice, a driver can swerve to avoid a fatal accident or slam on the brakes to avoid hitting a child running after a ball. But first, the driver must perceive the danger.
Research shows that a rapid alert system can help mitigate the risks, fatalities and severe injuries from road accidents, says Shai Avidan, professor at Tel Aviv University's (TAU) faculty of engineering and an expert in image processing.
