Opel has revealed that its all-new Insignia sedan will feature a new camera system that will not only act as a lane departure warning system, but will also double as a traffic sign recognition system. Opel claims that the Insignia will be the first production model to use the new technology.
The system relies on one windscreen-mounted camera to view lane markings and traffic signs, but uses two processors – one for each system. The onboard computer recognizes the shape of traffic signs and then uses preloaded information to determine what is on the sign. “It will even prioritize a no-overtaking sign over speed-limit warning signs,” says Opel.
Although the system will not be able to slow the speed of the vehicle, it will display the posted speed limit in the instrument display.
While the Opel/Vauxhall Insignia is not be sold in the U.S., its first cousin – the Saturn Aura – is marketed in the States. An Insignia-based Aura is expected to debut later next year, meaning we could very likely see this technology on our shores.
The Insignia will make its world’s debut at next month’s London Motor Show.
