In a remarkable merger of motorsports technology and public safety, innovations from Pratt Miller Motorsports, the team behind Corvette Racing, are being repurposed to safeguard first responders. At CES 2025, Oshkosh, an industrial truck manufacturer, revealed how racing-derived technology is being applied to prevent accidents involving emergency vehicles. This adaptation of Corvette Racing's advanced systems may prove invaluable in protecting lives on the road.
Safety Solutions for First Responders
First responders put their lives on the line to save others, yet they are often in danger themselves. Between 2019 and 2023, 251 first responders lost their lives in vehicle-related accidents. Oshkosh introduced the Collision Avoidance Mitigation System (CAMS) to address this issue, drawing from safety technology developed by Pratt Miller Motorsports for Corvette Racing.
Racing Tech Applied to Public Safety
The technology behind CAMS includes rear-facing cameras and radar to track the speed and movement of approaching vehicles. In racing, this system provides drivers with vital information such as vehicle speed, trajectory, and track positioning. Now, that same technology is being adapted to improve the safety of emergency vehicles parked at accident scenes.
CAMS: Advanced Protection for First Responders
CAMS utilizes one or two radar and video camera units installed on each vehicle, operating separately from the vehicle's existing sensors. The system employs artificial intelligence to assess potential threats, issuing warnings via lights, horns, sounds, and even haptic alerts through wearable devices—crucial in noisy accident environments. Expected to launch in 2026, CAMS can be scaled to different types of emergency vehicles, including fire trucks, snowplows, and tow trucks.
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