Spotlight on Pedestrian Safety: Can Thermal Cameras Improve ADAS

According to a report by the Governor’s Highway Safety Association, over 7,300 pedestrians were killed by drivers last year – a 14% increase from pre-pandemic levels. At night, traffic fatalities increase threefold. Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) is one developing area of ADAS that may be able to help mitigate these trends. However, current systems still struggle in low-visibility conditions.

Teledyne FLIR is taking a new approach to AEB by adding thermal imaging. With NHTSA’s new FMVSS No. 127 rule set to mandate AEB and pedestrian AEB (PAEB) systems in vehicles by 2029, research firm VSI and Teledyne FLIR are exploring advanced thermal nighttime testing protocols, which they started testing at the American Center for Mobility in September.

Join us during Pedestrian Safety Month for conversation with Mike Walters of Teledyne FLIR and Phil Magney of VSI Labs. They’ll share insights from their recent testing, explore the current state of AEB, and discuss how thermal cameras could improve road safety for everyone.