Nissan has a thing for putting robots in cars, and they have just unveiled the updated EPORO robot car concept, which will make an official debut at CEATEC. The robot car uses fish-inspired technology, and likes to travel in groups, like a school of fish. Fish have eyes on the sides of their head, allowing them to travel efficiently in groups, the Eporo, has a 288 degrees field of view using two laser range finder.
eporo robot car
The greater field of view allows robots to efficiently avoid collisions and communicate with each other to share surrounding information. This information is used to adjust the formation and travel mode of the vehicles, to best suit the road conditions. The technology may eventually make its way to automobiles and provide quicker, automatic and more efficient collision avoidance systems. Nissan will demonstrate six Eporo robots at CEATEC, moving as a school and avoiding collisions.
eporo robot car
eporo robot car
eporo robot car
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