New technology will make it easier (and safer) to pass a semi truck.
Samsung has been testing technology which broadcasts the view from the front of the truck to 4 screens located on the rear of the trailer – all so the driver behind the truck can know when to safely pass.
The Safety Truck consists of a wireless camera attached to the front of the truck, which is connected to a video wall made out of four exterior monitors located on the back of the truck. The monitors give drivers behind the truck a view of what is going on ahead, even in the dark of night.
This allows drivers to have a better view when deciding whether it is safe to overtake. Another advantage of the Safety Truck is that it may reduce the risk of accidents caused by sudden braking or animals crossing the road.
Samsung led the prototype development by providing large format display samples, and conducted a test with a local B2B client.
The company is currently testing the technology in Argentina.
Here is video of how it all works:
