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Self-Driving Car Companies Face Choice Between Active and Passive SensorsNEW YORK, June 13, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- NetworkNewsWire Editorial Coverage Self-driving cars are close to becoming a reality. When this happens, the sensors they use will be particularly important. Foresight Autonomous Holdings Ltd. (NASDAQ:FRSX) (TASE:FRSX) (FRSX Profile) is developing a sensor system that uses multiple visual light and infrared cameras in stereoscopic technology to interpret its surroundings. Google's parent company Alphabet, Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) is installing a wide range of sensors in its cars, combining their different inputs to create a fuller picture. Ford (NYSE:F) is focusing on other aspects of the future of driving, with its app-controlled Chariot commuting system. General Motors (NYSE:GM) is about to enter mass production of a car that uses LIDAR to test its surroundings. Meanwhile Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA), the business most famous for work in this area, is using pattern recognition to help its cars interpret the input from their sensors. Health Hazards Although active sensors are certified according to safety regulations (FCC / FDA / IEC etc.) and are thus safe, it is important to keep in mind that each device is certified as a separate unit. At this stage, it is too early to measure the effects of energy exposure emitted by hundreds of vehicles and road infrastructure on road users. Active sensors (especially radars) might pose a health hazard. QuadSight's sensors don't project any sort of energy. As such, they are unaffected by the interference problem and don't contribute to it. This makes QuadSight a more reliable option than many others available. "At Foresight, we believe that a car's vision system should be nothing less than perfect," said Haim Siboni, CEO of Foresight. "Vision is the foundation of passenger safety, and vision perfection under all weather and lighting conditions is clearly the breakthrough that vehicle makers need to build consumer confidence in order to accelerate autonomous vehicle adoption." Autonomous Vehicle Market Heats Up As the potential of driverless cars grows, a number of companies are making advances in the sector. Google's parent company Alphabet, Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOG) is exploring the potential of automated vehicles through its subsidiary Waymo. It is experimenting with a wide range of sensors on its vehicles, including active sensors such as sonar, lasers, lidar, and radar, and stereo cameras on the passive side. One of the distinct features of Waymo's cars is the way that these different sensors are used together, each contributing something different to the car's understanding of the world around it. Ford (NYSE: F) is approaching the future of driving from a different angle. Its acquisition of Chariot has put it in the business of providing transport to busy commuters, who can book rides in Chariot vehicles. An app lets its users book a ride with Chariot and propose new routes for the vehicles. Such apps could eventually be used to provide access to driverless transport, with vehicles following pre-programmed routes to pick up travelers without cars of their own. General Motors (NYSE: GM) has announced that it will begin mass production of its first autonomous vehicle next year. The design of the Cruise AV was acquired by the company in 2016 when it absorbed startup Cruise Automation. The car will have a dedicated production line of its own at a facility at Orion Township, integrating LIDAR sensors produced at its Brownstone plant. When a powerhouse like GM starts mass production of self-driving cars, it's a sure sign that these vehicles will soon be a major feature of our streets. The company most recognized for its work in self-driving cars is Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA). Like other companies, it is using a range of different sensors, including visible light cameras. The information is processed using pattern recognition software, which looks for familiar shapes and colors to identify hazards. Though it has suffered some setbacks due to accidents, Tesla is still leading the way in both developing and publicizing the potential of self-driving vehicles. Self-driving cars will soon be an important part of the transport landscape. As that happens, different types of sensors will hit the streets, giving people a chance to see which work best. For more information on Foresight Autonomous Holdings, visit Foresight Autonomous Holdings Ltd. 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