Bosch has released a new night vision system which has the ability to identify pedestrians and alert the driver to their presence.

The new system is an enhanced version of one which first appeared in the new Mercedes E-class and would help to cut the number of pedestrian accidents.

The system, which is known by Bosch as ‘Night Vision Plus’ provides a high-contrast image of the area just ahead of the vehicle.

Pedestrians can be identified and highlighted on the screen meaning that a driver has more time to take action than if they were just relying on the beams of headlamps thus reducing the risk of road accidents.

‘Night Vision Plus’ works through infra-red headlights, invisible to the human eye illuminating the road.

At the same time this is recorded by a camera installed behind the windscreen. Images are then processed by a control unit and shown on a high-resolution display in the car. The system’s software allows it to distinguish between stationary and moving objects.

The need for greater help for drivers at night is illustrated by Department for Transport figures which show that deaths as a result of car accidents in 2008 stood at 8,000 during daylight and 11,500 at night.

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