Glossary

Ultrasonic

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Type of short-range sensor using high-frequency sound to measure the distance to an object. Very low cost, often bumper-mounted at the rear and (less often) front and side of vehicles at low levels.  Main applications…

Unintended Start Prevention

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Stops accidental powertrain engagement by adding conditions to when the power unit can be engaged. Where powertrains are controlled by wire (i.e. electric, hybrid, automatic start-stop or start-by-button), vehicles must put more restriction in to…

Unity

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Computer game engine with advanced world-building, simulation and multi-platform deployment capabilities – making it a popular and accessible research and development tool for autonomous vehicle technologies.