Autotalks, a V2X (Vehicle-to-Everything) communication solutions pioneer, is leveraging its V2X solution to prevent accidents between electric bicycles and electric scooters and cars. Autotalks has developed and successfully tested, with Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, a 'smart' signpost for preventing accidents. The new signpost is intended for installation at intersections, where 75% of accidents involving cyclists occur.
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Autotalks teamed up with Ben-Gurion University of the Negev for a trial that focused on analyzing and modeling the actions and behavior of car drivers. The trial found that drivers were 70% more likely to brake for the bike at the intersection with the smart signpost.
"As a company dedicated to saving lives on the roads using V2X technology, Autotalks understood that a major factor was to prevent accidents involving electric bikes and scooters. In addition, we understood that the global deployment of V2X must begin with two-wheelers," said Onn Haran, founder and CTO of Autotalks.
"The smart signpost that we successfully tested with Ben-Gurion University serves as an important first milestone in equipping dangerous intersections with a comprehensive platform that will help prevent accidents involving two-wheeled electric vehicles."
The 'smart' signpost is equipped with Autotalks' V2X chipset and communicates with a V2X device installed on the electric bike or scooter. The signpost lights up when there is a two-wheeler at the intersection. Vehicles equipped with V2X will receive a warning on their screen if their car is endangering the rider.
