The social costs of road crashes in the Netherlands in 2020 are estimated at € 27 billion (between € 15 and € 36 billion), equivalent to 3% (1.9-4.5%) of the gross domestic product (GDP). This is significantly higher than other traffic-related social costs such…
The automotive and mobility industry has long sought to increase visibility, improve thermal comfort, and reduce energy consumption. While some solutions have been developed, such as retro-reflective reflectors and NIR-transparent black pigments, they still fall short of providing a comprehensive solution for enhancing object…
In the quest for improved road safety and autonomous vehicle functionality, enhancing Lidar signal reflection has become a critical area of focus. At the 2016 Focus On Coatings Under Study conference, Ford challenged their coatings supply chain to improve both solar and Lidar reflectivity…
In the realm of road safety, visibility is not just a buzzword; it is a lifesaver. The concept is simple yet profound: if road users can see each other better, they can avoid collisions more effectively. This principle is at the heart of the…
In the realm of road safety, visibility is a critical factor that can mean the difference between life and death. The ability to see and be seen on the road is crucial for all road users, especially vulnerable ones such as pedestrians, cyclists, and…
Autonomous vehicles (AVs) utilize multiple devices, like high-resolution cameras and radar sensors, to interpret the driving environment and achieve full autonomy. One of these instruments—the light detection and ranging (LiDAR) sensor—functions like radar, but utilizes pulsed infrared (IR) light, typically at wavelengths of 905…
