Signal Processing: The Driving Force Behind Smarter, Safer, and More Connected Vehicles [Special Reports]

Academic and corporate research projects being conducted worldwide are all reaching toward a common goal: creating vehicles that are safer, easier to drive, and more convenient to use. With the help of signal processing and related technologies and methodologies, the various projects are developing systems that can detect and/or prevent dangerous situations, automate various types of driving functions, and enhance the driving experience. Here´s a look at a few of the most interesting initiatives. Researchers at North Carolina state university have developed computer vision software that allows a car to travel in its lane without any direct human control.