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Night driving is risky—limited visibility, sudden curves, hidden dividers, and unexpected obstacles make highways and city roads unpredictable. PathVision is a smart road-sensing system designed to give drivers an extra edge by detecting these dangers early, especially in the 0–100 km/h range.
How it Works
PathVision integrates advanced infrared, ultrasonic, and LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) sensors mounted at the front and sides of the car. These continuously scan the road, creating a real-time safety map of upcoming curves, dividers, or obstacles.
Using PathVision
Display Location: Warnings and visuals appear on the infotainment screen or a dedicated heads-up display (HUD) projected onto the windshield, so drivers don’t have to look away from the road.
Alerts: If a sharp curve, divider, or obstacle is detected, the driver hears a warning beep, and the danger zone is highlighted on the display in red or yellow.
Connection: The system connects seamlessly to the car’s existing ECU (Electronic Control Unit) and can also sync with a smartphone app via Bluetooth/Wi-Fi for updates, driving history, and performance tracking.
Assist Mode (Optional): In advanced versions, PathVision can connect with steering assist or braking systems to gently guide the vehicle away from danger zones.
Why It Matters
Drivers and passengers get safer journeys, manufacturers gain a premium safety feature, and society benefits from fewer night-time accidents. Personally, this project matters to me because I know how stressful late-night drives can be—even the best headlights miss what PathVision can see.
With PathVision, night driving is no longer about reacting to surprises—it’s about anticipating them.
Comments
The market for new cars, however, is crowded with similar tech. A more powerful approach would be to sell PathVision as an aftermarket kit for the millions of existing cars on the road. Your unique advantage can be training its AI specifically for chaotic Indian roads to spot dangers (like stray animals or unlit barriers) that generic global systems miss.
Just Curious
How do you see this working in heavy rain or fog conditions?