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The car has to see the pedestrian first
Pedestrian fatalities have surged 77%, and almost all of them happen after dark.
From September 2029, vehicles must stop safely for pedestrians at up to 45 mph.
Source: NHTSA
Owl LWIR Thermal Imaging
Many Situations, Many Applications
Why thermal sees what
a camera cannot
Long-wave infrared detects emitted heat rather than reflected light. A person radiates heat whether or not anything is lit — so thermal works in full darkness, through oncoming headlight glare, and through smoke, dust and most weather.
Unlike radar or lidar it is entirely passive. It emits nothing, which matters as much on a defense platform as it does in a car.
Representative LWIR thermal imagery. KnightOwl HD footage to follow in 2027.
New Pedestrian Safety Regulations Are Here! Are You Ready?
Pedestrian deaths are on the rise, propelling governments around the globe to launch new mandates to improve night-time pedestrian safety. In the United States, NHTSA has announced that by September 2029 all vehicles must stop safely for pedestrians when travelling up to 45 MPH.
Thermal imaging cameras offer a unique capability to augment the current vehicle sensor suite of visible light cameras and radar. LWIR thermal can “see” in total darkness, blinding light and other degraded visual environments. Download our whitepapers to learn more about LWIR technology and the emerging government mandates for pedestrian safety.
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