Connectivity as a Safety Feature with V2P, V2V, V2X & V2I Technologies: Hanan Alhaddi, Guest Lecturer on Strategy, Uni. Oxford | Industry Expert on Strategy & Innovation, OEM/T1 Supplier

While safety has always been a huge concern and priority for the industry, in recent years there has been a dominating focus on how connectivity can be used for infotainment and entertainment features within the vehicle. As connected vehicles continue to progress, the industry’s focus is shifting into a heavier focus on safety not just for the main occupant of the vehicle, but pedestrians and other drivers on the road. Wanting to know more on how safety can be achieved through connectivity, Automotive IQ spoke with Hanan Alhaddi, Guest Lecturer on Strategy, University of Oxford Industry Expert on Strategy and Innovation, Leading OEM/T1 Supplier who gave valuable insights on this.

Discussion highlights:

• How to start thinking of connectivity as not just an ‘entertainment feature’ but also as a ‘safety feature’
• How to assure that everything is communicated, from vehicle to pedestrians, vehicle to infrastructure, and vehicle to vehicle
• The vehicle’s ability to avoid road accidents
• The measures OEMs can take to collaborate with traffic safety administrators
• Connectivity tools to effectively improve safety How V2X can play a part in improving safety for the driver, passenger, pedestrians and other drivers
• The current problems being faced that vehicle-to-vehicle communication can solve.