The Detection Enhancer sensors are the main system that will keep vehicles running autonomously. Vehicles will be equipped with a number of DE sensors, including, headway monitors, which measure the distance between vehicles, traffic light recognition, emergency brake assist, and lane departure warning. This technology is already in use today, so what makes DE sensors unique? Wi-Fi broadcasters/receivers come standard with every package, which will allow vehicles to communicate with one another in their immediate surroundings. Vehicles will use Wi-Fi signal strength and direction to help localize themselves among other vehicles in traffic (springerlink.com). The additional benefits of sharing wifi access among vehicles:
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