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Mercedes to evaluate Luminar laser tech for F1 safety car
Florida-based company Luminar is collaborating with Mercedes-Benz to develop its LiDAR system for use on the safety car during the 2024 Formula 1 season. Luminar’s LiDAR system uses lasers to create a 3D map of the environment around the vehicle, enabling accurate object detection even in bad weather conditions. The system can detect debris up to 250 meters ahead and objects at up to 500 meters. If the system proves satisfactory to the FIA, it will be introduced on race weekends, providing additional information on track conditions to race control. The Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series, serving as the safety car, will incorporate the LiDAR equipment into its roofline.
