Reliable Application Specific Detection of Road Users with Vehicle On-board Sensors

Within the project five sensor module prototypes were developed and tested. Namely:

• FIR camera (FIR)
  The project developed a FIR camera demonstrator with good thermal and spatial resolution at lower cost, to be combined to a high resolution imager for enhanced night vision applications (more reliable obstacle detection and classification).
  After finishing the processing of FIR samples, a flaw within the read out integrated circuit (ROIC) was detected that prevented further evaluation. A complete redesign was not possible within the project deadline, so a metal-fix was applied in order to show the basic functionality of the imager. Another fix in the MicroElectroMechanical systems (MEMS) part of the chip removed some homogeneity issues with the pixel contacts. Finally the double fixed samples were put into the camera demonstrator, characterised and tested. Evaluation and testing of the samples and the demonstrator camera was conducted with reasonable results. In parallel first steps towards a redesigned and then fully functional ROIC were taken but they were not completed within ADOSE time frame.
• Multifunctional CMOS vision sensor (MFOS)
  Two MFOS camera prototypes, enabling different functional integration, have been developed. The MFOS detects critical environmental parameters (fog, rain etc.) and providing, at the same time, information on the driving scenario (oncoming vehicles, vapor recovery units (VRUs) in night conditions etc.).
• 3D range camera and eye-safety illuminator (3DCAM)
  Different 3D imaging methods have been analysed and simulated. A range-imaging hybrid camera concept for short range safety requirements (high-speed object recognition and distance measurement, e.g. for Pre-crash) was completed. The camera consists of a photosensor and its corresponding readout electronics. These two components are hybridized using existing Interuniversitair MicroElectronica Centrum (IMEC) capabilities for wafer processing and flip-chip technology. At the end of the reporting period the hybrid chips were not showing good functionality. IMEC will continue to debug the problem to identify the issues in the design or the assembly.
• Harmonic radar with passive and active tags (HR P-TAG, HR A-TAG)
  The HR-PTAG and HR-ATAG was developed enabling easy detection of traffic obstacles and vulnerable road users, and their identification, even in dark or adverse weather conditions.
• Silicon retina stereo senso
  

  Strategy targets

  An efficient and intergated mobilty system: Acting on transport safety: saving thousands of lives