Google registers new patents for self-propelled vehicles, helping to ensure pedestrian safety

Self-propelled vehicles though bring convenience to the owner, but if something goes wrong, it will threaten other traffic participants, especially pedestrians. Seeing that, Google invented a solution to minimize injury if something goes wrong: a layer of binder on the capo cap and nose . In a registered patent, Google describes it as "an adhesive that covers the front of the car " , helping pedestrians stick "in a collision".

"This glue will help pedestrians stick to the car and come with the car, until it stops, and don't throw people flying out of the car." Although it may sound funny, it can solve serious problems. According to some of the information contained in the patent, many accidents caused people to be injured not caused by the initial collision, but when pedestrians were knocked to the ground by the car, more serious consequences occurred. Of course, driving with a cover on the cap is not a good idea either, because it is "similar to fly paper or double-sided tape" , meaning you will collect all the dirt or something on the car. mine. Therefore, Google envisioned an "eggshell" layer outside, covering the adhesive. Especially this shell will be broken immediately when the car has an accident.

Using adhesive to ensure pedestrian safety also has its own problems.(Photo: USPTO)

In addition to presenting their ideas, Google's patents also mention other manufacturers' solutions, in an effort to prevent pedestrian injuries after a collision. One of them must be mentioned as the system developed by Jaguar, which helps the capo lift up when a collision occurs, reducing the impulse effect on unfortunate pedestrians.

Volvo meanwhile has a system of airbags in the bonnet, and bursts out on impact. However, according to Google, no solution can solve the potential damage, when a pedestrian gets knocked out of the car.

However, using adhesive to ensure pedestrian safety also has its own problems. Professor Bryant Walker Smith of Stanford Law University (USA), said that the effectiveness of ideas in patents will depend on " chaos of the situation". For example, a pedestrian who had previously collided with a car would be knocked out, but now with new technology, they would be stuck there, obstructing the driver's vision and possibly causing them to crash into one. The car or something other, life-threatening of this pedestrian is like the person in the car. In other words, any solution has its own limitations.

In addition, Mr. Smith added that although there are still concerns, Google will still be praised for thinking about the safety of people, in addition to drivers and passengers."The idea that cars should be more secure to others, compared to those sitting inside, is clearly a new step in car traffic safety ," he said. "I welcome anyone with this mindset, and should be like that, taking care of people outside the car."