Topic: safety systems
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Avetta Study: Australia's High-Risk Industries Have False Safety Confidence
A major gap exists between Australian workers' feeling of safety (90% feel safe) and actual safety measures, with over half reporting only partial or non-existent safety systems, creating a false sense of security. The study highlights vulnerabilities among contractors, with 65% lacking confidenc...
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2026 Lexus LS Revives Its Iconic Heritage
The 2026 Lexus LS 500 AWD Heritage Edition is a limited-run model of 250 units for the U.S., celebrating the sedan's 36-year legacy with exclusive Ninety Noir exterior and Rioja Red interior, priced at $99,280. It features a fully-equipped specification with a powerful 3.4-liter twin-turbo V6 eng...
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Global Autonomous Leader Places $1.8M Order for Guardian BdMS Expansion
A North American autonomous vehicle developer placed a $1.8 million order for Guardian Backup-driver Monitoring System units from Seeing Machines to support the expansion of its autonomous test fleet in the U.S. The Guardian BdMS ensures safety by monitoring the backup driver's alertness and read...
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Can Waymo Conquer Winter Roads?
Winter weather is a major challenge for autonomous vehicles, and Waymo must prove its robotaxis can operate safely in snow to expand into colder markets like Boston and New York. Snow complicates autonomous driving by obscuring road markings and signs, requiring advanced multi-sensor systems and ...
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GM's 'Eyes-Off' Driving: What Happens When Cars Go AI?
General Motors will launch an "eyes-off" driving system in 2028 for the Cadillac Escalade IQ, enabling drivers on mapped highways to engage in non-driving activities while the vehicle handles safety and prompts for control resumption. The system results from a collaboration between GM's Super Cru...
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Silent Sound: The Next Frontier in Wildfire Defense
Sonic Fire Tech has developed an acoustic fire suppression system using infrasound, which is inaudible to humans and can extinguish flames from a distance without water. The system is designed to protect homes from wildfires, automatically activating via sensors and offering a critical advantage ...
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A Ride in a UK Self-Driving Car - Here’s What Happened
Wayve, in partnership with Uber, plans to launch Level 4 autonomous robotaxi trials in London by 2026, with wider deployment targeted for late 2027, while Waymo also aims to introduce its driverless service in the city around the same time. London presents unique challenges for self-driving cars,...
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Discord Delays Global Age Verification Rollout
Discord has delayed its global age verification rollout to late 2026 to address user confusion, clarify that face scans or ID uploads are not universally required, and improve transparency and verification methods. The platform will introduce new verification options like credit card checks, prov...
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