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The European Commission just signed a research agreement with some of the most important European Institutes to fund the development of innovative technologies that will make our vehicles safer and more comfortable in the next future.

The “2_WIDE_SENSE” 5 million Euro project officially started on the first January 2010; during the next 3 years the research activities will focus on the development and testing of new sensors to be placed onboard vehicles, aimed at helping the perception of the surrounding environment.

“An enhanced perception of the road environment provides the vehicle with the ability to both help the driver and take informed decisions in case of danger: not only will the prompt recognition of crossing pedestrians, lane markings, or traffic signs dramatically increase the safety of our roads, avoiding accidents and reducing casualties, but it will increment people’s mobility standards, as well” says Eric Costard, from Alcatel Thales III-V Lab, France, coordinator of the project.

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