The Hi-Res 3D Flash LIDAR sensor technology is claimed to provide both real-time machine vision as well as environmental mapping functions. This will help to enable a more detailed and accurate field of vision around the entire vehicle in day or night time as well as adverse weather conditions.
Continental is working on a family of sensors to address different requirements around the vehicle, to allow function optimised mapping and segmentation of the entire surrounding. Karl Haupt, executive vice president, ADAS Business Unit, said: “We have strong and proven capabilities with radar and camera as well as data fusion. However, it is important to have Hi-Res 3D Flash LIDAR in our technology portfolio to further strengthen and enhance our leadership position in the development of automated driving.”
In December, 2012, Continental was the first automotive supplier to earn approval from the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to test autonomous vehicles on the state’s public roads. The company has completed approximately more than 72,000 miles of testing in highly automated driving mode, accompanied by a test engineer monitoring the vehicle’s performance. In addition to the US and Germany, Continental has also started an Automated Driving initiative in Japan.
