University Of Michigan To Test WiFi Connected Cars Technology

While WiFi enabled cars are not a new concept in entirety, University Of Michigan is putting a share of them to test. Highways are prone to accidents and the University is looking for a scalable solution to ensure safety on road. WiFi technology helps detect another vehicle in proximity, such that there is a danger of crash, given both the vehicles implement the same technology.

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The "Connected Vehicles" program, managed by Michigan University’s Transportation Research Institute and the US Department of Transportation, includes 3000 vehicles equipped with WiFi technology put to test in Ann Arbor area. Drivers in WiFi enabled vehicles will receive warnings if another vehicle is in their blind spot or they are speeding dangerously towards a vehicle and similar actions dedicated to making the driver more aware.

This technology is simple to acquire and does not require one to buy a specially-equipped vehicle. Mobile data is ubiquitous and installing WiFi is fairly easy. Currently, this technology has been deployed to buses, cars and trucks. Drivers who have volunteered to be a part of this program will play an instrumental part in determining the success of this technology confirming if the experience was helpful or not.

The success of this test might play a huge role in the widespread introduction of automated safety instruments.

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