Ford Patents Technology That Could Let Parked Cars Move On Their Own to Avoid Impacts
Ford Global Technologies has published a patent for a system that allows parked cars to detect and avoid potential collisions by moving on their own. The system uses sensors to detect moving objects, assess the threat level, and autonomously drive the vehicle to safety if necessary.
Ford Global Technologies has been granted a patent for a 'System for Detecting Moving Objects' that enables parked vehicles to move autonomously to avoid impacts. The system, detailed in U.S. patent number US-12617393-B2, uses sensors to detect the location and trajectory of moving objects around the vehicle and assigns a threat level. If a collision is imminent, the vehicle will issue a warning to the approaching object by flashing its lights or blowing the horn. If the threat is unavoidable, it will move to safety, and if not possible, record video and data of the incident. The patent was originally filed on December 4, 2023, and published on May 5. This technology could redefine vehicle safety by protecting cars even when unattended.
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