Survey on Blind-Spot Detection Systems for Improved Vehicle Safety

Abstract

Due to the growth in road accidents, driving safety has become one of the most important issues in recent years. If drivers are aware of their surroundings and the likelihood of colliding with other vehicles, many collisions can be avoided. Blind spots are the most collision-prone areas, as drivers cannot see approaching vehicles in their front or rearview mirrors. Using either sensors or computer vision, Blind Spot Detection System (BSDS) detects vehicles in adjacent lanes that are not directly visible to the driver and alerts the driver. This study gives an overview of the image processing algorithms employed by Blind Spot Detection System for vehicle detection.