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imagen ilustrativa de un autobús Hyundai con tecnología Vision Pulse. Fuente: Hyundai Motor
Hyundai Motor Group and Kia Corporation have developed Vision Pulse, a next-generation safety technology utilizing Ultra-Wideband (UWB) communication for precise object detection and localization around a vehicle. This system aims to enhance safety features and potentially reduce reliance on traditional sensors like LiDAR and radar.
How Vision Pulse Works
Vision Pulse achieves high-precision positioning – accurate to within 10 centimeters – within a range of up to 100 meters. It operates by exchanging signals between UWB modules installed in the vehicle and compatible devices like smartphones and other UWB-enabled gadgets. this allows the vehicle to understand its surroundings with greater accuracy than previously possible.
The system boasts a high degree of reliability, maintaining over 99% accuracy even in challenging conditions such as nighttime or inclement weather. Data transmission latency is minimal, ranging from 1 to 5 milliseconds, ensuring real-time responsiveness. Currently, Vision Pulse is integrated into vehicles equipped with Hyundai’s digital Key 2 system, eliminating the need for additional hardware installation.
Potential Benefits and Applications
Hyundai and Kia believe Vision Pulse can complement existing Advanced Driver-Assistance systems (ADAS) by providing a more robust and reliable perception layer. Unlike LiDAR and radar, UWB-based systems can function effectively in urban environments, even without a direct line of sight, and at higher speeds. This is particularly valuable in complex scenarios where traditional sensors may struggle.
Early testing of Vision Pulse is underway in industrial settings. At Kia’s PBV (Purpose Built Vehicle) conversion center in Hwasung, South Korea, the technology is being used to prevent collisions between forklifts and personnel.Further trials are planned at the port of Busan to assess its effectiveness in a logistics habitat. Hyundai Motor Group announced these trials in January 2026.
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