Toyota plans 2028 launch of traffic-linked driver-assist system
Toyota announced it will roll out a traffic-connected driver-assist system in 2028 to warn drivers of hazards and work toward eliminating blind spots.
Toyota Motor Corp. used its presentation at the ITS World Congress in Gangneung, South Korea, to unveil a plan to introduce a traffic-integrated driver-assistance system in 2028. The system will employ AI trained on worldwide driving data to notify drivers of hazards such as debris on the road and areas with recent accidents, with the longer-term goal of removing blind spots. Toyota emphasized the need for collaboration with government ministries and agencies, and announced a partnership with U.S. chipmaker Qualcomm Technologies Inc. to advance the technology.
As part of the initiative, the automaker is testing “smart poles” fitted with cameras and sensors at low-visibility intersections, which can wirelessly signal cars and bicycles to slow down or stop. A field trial involving high-school students is currently running in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture, Japan. The company hopes the plan will spark broader public discussion on next-generation transportation.
Why it matters
It shows Toyota’s push toward AI-driven safety features that could reduce traffic accidents globally.
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