NSK Deutschland GmbH
Renishaw Plc
Volvo Penta

twitteryou tubefacebookacp

Jaguar Land Rover demonstrates all-terrain self-driving research

Terrain-based speed adaption will facilitate a future autonomous car to automatically slow down when it detects bumpy terrain or standing water ahead. (Image Source: Land Rover MENA/Flickr)

Jaguar Land Rover has revealed a range of innovative research technologies that will allow a future autonomous car to drive itself over any surface or terrain

The company demonstrated the new technology at its research centre in Warwickshire, UK. Jaguar Land Rover?s multi-million autonomous all-terrain driving research project aims to make the self-driving car viable in the widest range of terrains, on- and off-road driving environments and weather conditions.

To enable this level of autonomous all-terrain capability, Jaguar Land Rover?s researchers are developing next-generation sensing technologies that will be the eyes of the car. The advanced sensing will ultimately give the vehicle the high levels of artificial intelligence required for the car to think for itself and plan its route.

Surface identification and 3D path sensing research combines camera, ultrasonic, radar and lidar sensors to give the car a 360 degree view and allow it to determine surface characteristics.

Ultrasonic sensors allow the car to identify surface conditions by scanning up to five metres ahead, so terrain response settings are automatically changed as it moves, optimising all-terrain performance, without loss of momentum or control.

Overhead clearance assist uses stereo camera technology to scan ahead for overhead obstructions while terrain-based speed adaption uses cameras to sense bumpy terrain including uneven and undulating surfaces and washboard roads, potholes and even standing water. Jaguar Land Rover has also designed a wireless vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communications system that shares information including vehicle location, wheel-slip, changes to suspension height and other information instantly between vehicles, thereby allowing them to communicate with each other.

Jaguar Land Rover head of research Tony Harper said, ?Our all-terrain autonomy research is not just about the car driving itself on a motorway or in extreme off-road situations. It is about helping both the driven and autonomous car make their way safely through any terrain or driving situation.?

Oil Review Middle East
Deep Sea

EGA and Masdar leadership at the signing of the agreement. (Image source: Masdar)

Baudouin is catering to the demands of the data centre markets with the release of three new uprated DCP ratings. (Image source: Canva)

The ground-breaking product on display is the FLIR Si2-Pro, an industrial acoustic imaging camera for partial discharge detection, pressurised leak detection and mechanical fault detection. (Image source: Teledyne FLIR)

Energy technology takes spotlight at the MEE. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

The plant will add 80MW of power generation capacity from a non-fossil fuel source. (Image source: ALEC)

Special belt covers guarantee an effective reduction in dust. (Image source: Wirtgen Group)

Daryl Wake, business development manager, DEKRA

DEWA's SAP upgrade drives innovation, sustainability, and efficiency in Dubai's utilities. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

SSAB will begin deliveries of the new products in 2026. (Image source: Manitou Group)

Erich Kaltmann, managing director of Mosdorfer GmbH. (Image source: Mosdorfer)

The new Perkins 5012 is a full-authority electronic engine optimised and purpose-built for power generation applications. (Image source: Perkins)

With RFID, assets can be given unique digital identities that enable you to identify and locate them all at once, from a distance, in real time.

Markus Oberlin, CEO of Farnek. (Image source: Farnek)

An example of the kanban method deployed at Staytite. (Image source: Staytite)

EGA and Masdar leadership at the signing of the agreement. (Image source: Masdar)

Baudouin is catering to the demands of the data centre markets with the release of three new uprated DCP ratings. (Image source: Canva)

Energy technology takes spotlight at the MEE. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

The plant will add 80MW of power generation capacity from a non-fossil fuel source. (Image source: ALEC)

UL Solutions launches HOMER Front 1.0, enhancing energy storage system design with advanced forecasting capabilities. (Image source: UL Solutions)

SSAB will begin deliveries of the new products in 2026. (Image source: Manitou Group)

The new Perkins 5012 is a full-authority electronic engine optimised and purpose-built for power generation applications. (Image source: Perkins)

DNV's survey unveils energy sector optimism amid challenges, with political uncertainty looming. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

An example of the kanban method deployed at Staytite. (Image source: Staytite)

Markus Oberlin, CEO of Farnek. (Image source: Farnek)

Erich Kaltmann, managing director of Mosdorfer GmbH. (Image source: Mosdorfer)

The emphasis is on constantly optimising value creation processes. (Image source: Rittal)

With RFID, assets can be given unique digital identities that enable you to identify and locate them all at once, from a distance, in real time.

The ground-breaking product on display is the FLIR Si2-Pro, an industrial acoustic imaging camera for partial discharge detection, pressurised leak detection and mechanical fault detection. (Image source: Teledyne FLIR)

The four-point track system is available globally on four boom lifts up to 80 ft / 24 m class. (Image source: Genie)

Reed Exhibitions FZ-LLC