University of Missouri advances road safety using AI and lidar

Research led by the University of Missouri employs AI and lidar to improve interactions among vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists, aiming to enhance transportation safety

Researchers from the University of Missouri are advancing the use of high-end technology to enhance road safety, particularly for pedestrians and cyclists. Led by Associate Professor Yaw Adu-Gyamfi and graduate student Linlin Zhang from the College of Engineering, the team developed a novel method for understanding the interactions among pedestrians, cyclists and vehicles at traffic signals. Utilizing a combination of light detection and ranging (lidar) technology and AI, the project aims to improve transportation safety and mobility by offering insights into these interactions that are crucial, especially as autonomous vehicles become more prevalent.