Teledyne FLIR and VSI Labs Testing Shows How Thermal Imaging Helps Vehicle Makers Meet Nighttime AEB Federal Safety Standards
Teledyne FLIR OEM and VSI Labs conducted tests on pedestrian automatic emergency braking (PAEB) systems using the new Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 127 scenarios. Their thermal-fused PAEB system, featuring Teledyne FLIR's longwave infrared camera, successfully passed all tests, while three new 2024 vehicles failed multiple nighttime scenarios.
The FMVSS No. 127 will require PAEB systems in all passenger vehicles under 10,000 pounds by September 2029. This regulation is particularly important as 77.7% of pedestrian fatalities occurred at night in 2022. The thermal-fused system demonstrated superior nighttime detection capabilities independent of headlight performance, suggesting thermal cameras could be a cost-effective solution for manufacturers to meet the new safety standards.
Teledyne FLIR OEM e VSI Labs hanno condotto test sui sistemi di frenata automatica d'emergenza per pedoni (PAEB) utilizzando i nuovi scenari del Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 127. Il loro sistema PAEB termofuso, dotato della telecamera a infrarossi a lunghezza d'onda lunga di Teledyne FLIR, ha superato tutti i test, mentre tre nuovi veicoli del 2024 hanno fallito in più scenari notturni.
Il FMVSS No. 127 richiederà sistemi PAEB in tutti i veicoli passeggeri sotto le 10.000 libbre entro settembre 2029. Questa normativa è particolarmente importante poiché il 77,7% delle fatalità pedonali si è verificato di notte nel 2022. Il sistema termofuso ha dimostrato capacità superiori di rilevamento notturno indipendentemente dalle prestazioni dei fari, suggerendo che le telecamere termiche potrebbero essere una soluzione economica per i produttori per soddisfare i nuovi standard di sicurezza.
Teledyne FLIR OEM y VSI Labs realizaron pruebas sobre sistemas de frenado automático de emergencia para peatones (PAEB) utilizando los nuevos escenarios del Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 127. Su sistema PAEB fusionado térmicamente, que cuenta con la cámara infrarroja de onda larga de Teledyne FLIR, superó todas las pruebas, mientras que tres nuevos vehículos de 2024 fallaron en múltiples escenarios nocturnos.
El FMVSS No. 127 requerirá sistemas PAEB en todos los vehículos de pasajeros de menos de 10,000 libras para septiembre de 2029. Esta regulación es particularmente importante, dado que el 77.7% de las muertes de peatones ocurrieron de noche en 2022. El sistema fusionado térmicamente demostró capacidades superiores de detección nocturna, independientemente del rendimiento de los faros, sugiriendo que las cámaras térmicas podrían ser una solución rentable para los fabricantes para cumplir con los nuevos estándares de seguridad.
Teledyne FLIR OEM와 VSI Labs는 새로운 연방 자동차 안전 기준(FMVSS) No. 127 시나리오를 사용하여 보행자 자동 비상 제동 시스템(PAEB) 테스트를 수행했습니다. Teledyne FLIR의 장파 적외선 카메라가 장착된 열융합 PAEB 시스템은 모든 테스트를 성공적으로 통과했지만, 2024년의 세 대의 새로운 차량은 여러 야간 시나리오에서 실패했습니다.
FMVSS No. 127은 10,000파운드 미만의 모든 승용차에 대해 2029년 9월까지 PAEB 시스템을 요구할 것입니다. 이 규정은 2022년 밤에 77.7%의 보행자 사망사고가 발생한 만큼 특히 중요합니다. 열융합 시스템은 전조등 성능과 무관하게 뛰어난 야간 감지 능력을 보여주어, 열화상 카메라가 제조업체가 새로운 안전 기준을 충족하기 위한 비용 효율적인 솔루션이 될 수 있음을 시사합니다.
Teledyne FLIR OEM et VSI Labs ont réalisé des tests sur les systèmes de freinage d'urgence automatique pour piétons (PAEB) en utilisant les nouveaux scénarios du Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 127. Leur système PAEB thermofusé, équipé de la caméra infrarouge à longue longueur d'onde de Teledyne FLIR, a réussi tous les tests, tandis que trois nouveaux véhicules de 2024 ont échoué dans plusieurs scénarios nocturnes.
Le FMVSS No. 127 exigera des systèmes PAEB dans tous les véhicules particuliers pesant moins de 10 000 livres d'ici septembre 2029. Cette réglementation est particulièrement importante car 77,7 % des décès de piétons sont survenus la nuit en 2022. Le système thermofusé a démontré des capacités de détection nocturne supérieures, indépendamment des performances des phares, ce qui suggère que les caméras thermiques pourraient représenter une solution économiquement viable pour les fabricants afin de respecter les nouvelles normes de sécurité.
Teledyne FLIR OEM und VSI Labs haben Tests an automatischen Notbremsungssystemen für Fußgänger (PAEB) durchgeführt, die auf den neuen Szenarien des Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 127 basieren. Ihr thermisch fusioniertes PAEB-System mit der langwelligen Infrarotkamera von Teledyne FLIR hat alle Tests bestanden, während drei neue Fahrzeuge aus dem Jahr 2024 in mehreren nächtlichen Szenarien gescheitert sind.
Der FMVSS No. 127 wird bis September 2029 PAEB-Systeme in allen Personenkraftwagen mit einem Gewicht von unter 10.000 Pfund vorschreiben. Diese Verordnung ist besonders wichtig, da 2022 77,7% der Fußgängerunfälle in der Nacht geschahen. Das thermisch fusionierte System zeigte überlegene nächtliche Erkennungsfähigkeiten, unabhängig von der Leistung der Scheinwerfer, und deutet darauf hin, dass Wärmebildkameras eine kostengünstige Lösung für Hersteller darstellen könnten, um die neuen Sicherheitsstandards zu erfüllen.
- Teledyne's thermal-fused PAEB system passed all safety tests while competitors failed
- Technology demonstrates market advantage for meeting 2029 FMVSS No. 127 requirements
- Product shows superior performance in critical nighttime conditions where most accidents occur
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Insights
The testing results demonstrate a significant technological advantage for thermal-fused PAEB systems over conventional sensor suites in nighttime pedestrian detection. The success of Teledyne FLIR's thermal imaging system in passing all FMVSS No. 127 test scenarios, while 2024 vehicles failed multiple nighttime tests, highlights a critical market opportunity. This is particularly relevant given that
The integration of longwave infrared (LWIR) cameras with HD radar and visible cameras creates a more robust detection system that operates independently of headlight performance. This technological edge positions Teledyne favorably ahead of the 2029 federal mandate, potentially driving significant demand from automotive manufacturers seeking compliant solutions.
This development represents a substantial market opportunity for Teledyne Technologies. With the FMVSS No. 127 mandate affecting all passenger vehicles under 10,000 pounds by 2029, automotive manufacturers will need to upgrade their PAEB systems. The demonstrated superiority of thermal-fused systems in nighttime conditions creates a compelling case for OEMs to adopt Teledyne's technology.
The failure of current state-of-the-art systems from major manufacturers indicates a significant technological gap that needs to be addressed, potentially leading to increased demand for Teledyne's thermal imaging solutions. This could translate into substantial revenue growth in the automotive segment over the next five years as manufacturers work to meet compliance deadlines.
A Fused-Thermal Imaging PAEB System Outperformed Existing State-of-the-Art AEB Systems During Tests of FMVSS No. 127 Requirements Coming in 2029
Only the pedestrian automatic emergency braking system with thermal imaging passed all nighttime tests, demonstrating superior detection capabilities independent of headlight performance. (Photo: Business Wire)
FMVSS No. 127 mandates the inclusion of PAEB systems in all passenger cars and light trucks with a gross vehicle weight of 10,000 pounds or less by September 2029. The new regulation requires that PAEB systems must detect pedestrians in various lighting conditions and at increased vehicle speeds. This is especially critical as pedestrian fatalities in traffic crashes remain near all-time highs, particularly at night, when 77.7 percent of pedestrian fatalities occurred in 2022.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) demonstrated via testing last year that meeting FMVSS No. 127 requirements is achievable. The smallest and lightest vehicle of the five commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) vehicles the agency tested, the 2023 Toyota Corolla Hybrid XLE, passed all PAEB tests at the maximum required speed. The other four COTS vehicles that NHTSA tested failed one or more of the low headlight beam nighttime tests, suggesting that increased speed and vehicle weight combined with decreased visibility challenge existing AEB sensor suites.
VSI Labs tested the performance of a thermal-fused PAEB system on a Ford Fusion Hybrid research vehicle and three current state-of-the-art 2024 COTS PAEB systems. The thermal-fused AEB sensor suite featured Teledyne FLIR’s latest longwave infrared (LWIR) automotive thermal camera, an automotive HD radar, and an automotive visible camera. All three 2024 COTS vehicles use a combination of radar and/or visible camera(s) and do not include a thermal camera. The test results revealed:
- Daytime PAEB Performance: Both thermal fused and COTS PAEB systems passed all daytime tests.
- Nighttime PAEB Performance: Only the thermal-fused PAEB system passed all nighttime tests, demonstrating superior detection capabilities independent of headlight performance.
- Thermal Active Pedestrian Test Mannequins (PTM): Commercially available heated, thermally active PTMs provide a realistic representation of a human thermal signature and are recommended for future PAEB testing protocols using thermal cameras.
“With the ability to see through darkness, shadows, headlight and sun glare, smoke, and most fog, as well as its unique capability to detect wildlife on the roadway, OEMs should consider integrating thermal cameras as a cost-effective method to meet FMVSS No. 127 requirements to increase real-world vehicle and pedestrian safety,” said Mike Walters, vice president, product management, Teledyne FLIR OEM. “With the ability to see well beyond the range of headlights, thermal cameras provide advanced warning extending braking distances, improving detection and false positive performance, and increasing deceleration comfort and safety.”
“VSI Labs’ testing showed that all three COTS vehicles failed at least two or more test scenarios at night, indicating that meeting the standard will be challenging using the current top-rated PAEB systems on all vehicle sizes and weights,” said Phil Magney, founder of VSI Labs, “Furthermore, real-world corner cases are potentially more challenging, emphasizing the value of automotive thermal cameras for true-positive and false-positive PAEB performance. VSI’s testing shows that thermal camera technology exists to help automotive manufacturers meet FMVSS No. 127 requirements by 2029 and make roads safer for pedestrians.”
VSI conducted all tests at the American Center for Mobility (ACM) in
To review the full testing details and results report, visit https://www.flir.com/oem/adas/fmvss-no-127-PAEB-test-report/
For more information about the Teledyne FLIR ADAS program, visit https://www.flir.com/oem/adas/.
About Teledyne FLIR
Teledyne FLIR, a Teledyne Technologies company, is a world leader in intelligent sensing solutions for defense and industrial applications, with approximately 4,000 employees worldwide. Founded in 1978, the company creates advanced technologies to help professionals make better, faster decisions that save lives and livelihoods. For more information, please visit www.teledyneflir.com or follow @flir.
About VSI Labs
Established in 2014, VSI Labs provides technical and applied research on the hardware, software, and connectivity systems that support advanced safety and automated driving systems. Today, VSI is considered one of the industry’s top advisors for supporting R&D and planning departments within major automotive companies and suppliers worldwide. For more information, please visit www.vsi-labs.com/.
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