The uncrashable car

Darius Chang | Apr 18, 2008

When we first read ScienceDaily's report on a research project to invent the uncrashable car, we just had to imagine what it would be like. Laser beams to destroy overtaking vehicles? Reactive armor which blows up any unfortunate transportation daring to touch the pristine surface of your car? High-density chassis more durable than an aircraft's black box?

The reality of the matter, unfortunately, isn't as exciting as what we imagined. Instead of making cool gadgets to safeguard the passengers' lives, the PReVENT project is more software than hardware. It uses existing technology which, in event of a possible collision, allows the car's intelligent system to take over and execute evasive maneuvers.

Despite using currently available devices, it will be some time before we see this system implemented in the real world. So in the meantime, you'll just have to rely on good old standbys like airbags and seatbelts, and hope for the best.

Photo credit: PReVENT, Volvo

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