Hyundai and Kia have developed a security system based on UWB technology
Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Corporation have introduced Vision Pulse — a security system using ultra-wide band (UWB) communication for precise location determination of objects around the vehicle in real-time.
What is known
Vision Pulse determines the location of objects with an accuracy of up to 10 cm within a radius of up to 100 m by exchanging signals between the vehicle's UWB modules, smartphones, and other compatible gadgets.
The system maintains more than 99% accuracy even at night and in bad weather, with a data transmission delay of 1–5 ms. No additional equipment is required: UWB modules are already installed in vehicles with the Digital Key 2 access system.
According to the companies, Vision Pulse can partially reduce reliance on LIDAR and radar systems in driver assistance systems as it can operate in urban environments even without line of sight and at high speeds.
The technology is already being tested at industrial facilities, including Kia's PBV conversion center in Hwasung, to prevent collisions between forklifts and personnel. Additional tests are planned at the Busan Port.
While Vision Pulse is currently an experimental development, the timeline for implementation in mass vehicles is not disclosed.
Source: Hyundai Motor
