BMW Introduces New Night Vision Animal Detection System - BMW 3-Series Forum (F30 / F32)

Jason · 03-18-2013, 11:04 AM

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BMW Introduces New Night Vision Animal Detection System

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From summer 2013, BMW Night Vision will additionally feature a specific animal recognition system that extends beyond the reach of the main-beam headlights. An infrared thermal imaging camera mounted in the BMW kidney grille is able to detect heat-emitting objects from a distance of some 100 metres, while distinguishing between humans and animals by the level of heat.

If BMW Night Vision anticipates a potential collision with an animal, the Dynamic Light Spots start to flash at the animal in a targeted manner. The instrument display simultaneously flags up the symbol of a deer. In the event of acute danger, the on-board system additionally emits an acoustic warning.

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Meeni · 03-18-2013, 12:09 PM

Now, as someone who had to hug a deer very tight, I have to say I am VERY excited by this technology !

E90MCF · 03-18-2013, 01:09 PM

Wow that looks amazing!

Something EVERY car should have!

mntbiker · 03-18-2013, 01:09 PM

Yea this is brilliant. I need this! So many deer around my house.

GrandMaster_B · 03-18-2013, 01:23 PM

I've been waiting for something this since deer are such a problem in PA.

Wonder if it will help lower insurance (better collision avoidance) or raise it (more expensive repair for electronics)?

Levi · 03-18-2013, 01:28 PM

Haha, looks like a shoot'em-up game.

Twhill19 · 03-18-2013, 01:33 PM

Looks like there's a little person riding the deer haha

3s-a-charm · 03-18-2013, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Levi

Haha, looks like a shoot'em-up game.

My thoughts exactly... kind of funny.

heart_doctor · 03-18-2013, 02:02 PM

That's brilliant. Coulda used something like that. I hit 3 deer in the last 2 years. Thank goodness it was with my winter beater and not the M.

runnerx · 03-18-2013, 02:04 PM

replace those self-targeting LEDs with small pistols... lol it would be shoot'em-up in realtime!

Ka razy · 03-18-2013, 02:18 PM

Beyond cool!

In my state deer are a major problem.

johntomferg · 03-18-2013, 02:21 PM

Any chance those of us with the already release night vision with pedestrian detection will be able to get an update for the animal feature? Or is it new hardware?

Mako · 03-18-2013, 02:24 PM

Wow, this is starting to make the night vision worth the $2500+ price tag. throw it into a tech package while only adding $1500 and I would be a taker. Of Course since this isn't offered in anything under a 5 series I guess it doesn't matter. Maybe this will make it to the 4 series Gran Coupe and/or X4.

jlstyle · 03-18-2013, 02:38 PM

Wow this is really cool.

Whostheboss · 03-18-2013, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by GrandMaster_B

I've been waiting for something this since deer are such a problem in PA.

Wonder if it will help lower insurance (better collision avoidance) or raise it (more expensive repair for electronics)?

this

ozzy1 · 03-18-2013, 03:21 PM

Phenominal. Now add some gun shot sound effect to the outside, you'd 100% good to go.

ussoldierforhire · 03-18-2013, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by heart_doctor

That's brilliant. Coulda used something like that. I hit 3 deer in the last 2 years. Thank goodness it was with my winter beater and not the M.

Damn do you put a salt block on the front of your car?

chibi · 03-18-2013, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by GrandMaster_B

I've been waiting for something this since deer are such a problem in PA.

Wonder if it will help lower insurance (better collision avoidance) or raise it (more expensive repair for electronics)?

If it actually works in reducing overall accident frequency and/or severity it may result in a discount assuming the carrier is tracking it as a variable. Some of the collision avoidance systems that automakers have employed have shown positive results and, as such, they may entitle vehicle owners to a discount.

In certain regions where deer and collisions with animals are uncommon this feature would be more likely to generate a surcharge on your premiums, albeit a small one. Other factors are going to bear considerably more weight in determining your total premium.

Prissy · 03-18-2013, 06:59 PM

Should've been the hot chics detection...

6MT M3 · 03-18-2013, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Prissy

Should've been the hot chics detection...

^LOL

but in all seriousness someone needs to find a way to integrate a gun into the dynamic detection lights?? and shoot stuff. It will be like 007 lol

xuztujma · 03-18-2013, 08:35 PM

I have to say I am VERY excited by this technology !

bringonthenite · 03-18-2013, 09:06 PM

Amazing technology! Nice job BMW

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Jason Administrator Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: IoT Posts: 13,978 iTrader: (0)	BMW Introduces New Night Vision Animal Detection System BIMMERPOST NEWS BMW Introduces New Night Vision Animal Detection System 39 COMMENTS Tweet From summer 2013, BMW Night Vision will additionally feature a specific animal recognition system that extends beyond the reach of the main-beam headlights. An infrared thermal imaging camera mounted in the BMW kidney grille is able to detect heat-emitting objects from a distance of some 100 metres, while distinguishing between humans and animals by the level of heat. If BMW Night Vision anticipates a potential collision with an animal, the Dynamic Light Spots start to flash at the animal in a targeted manner. The instrument display simultaneously flags up the symbol of a deer. In the event of acute danger, the on-board system additionally emits an acoustic warning. Share this story OTHER STORIES YOU MIGHT LIKE BMW Designworks USA and ADAIA Collaborate to Design Android Handset Haptics Engineering: the Technology Behind How a BMW Feels Coming in Summer: 8 Speed Auto Launch Control, New xDrive Models, Enhanced ConnectedDrive, and More
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GrandMaster_B - Drives: '10 E90 335i Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Philly Posts: 58 iTrader: (0)	I've been waiting for something this since deer are such a problem in PA. Wonder if it will help lower insurance (better collision avoidance) or raise it (more expensive repair for electronics)? __________________ '10 E90 335i / Le Mans / Saddle / Aluminum / 6MT / M Sport / Premium / Navigation / Logic7 / Heated Seats

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heart_doctor Private First Class Drives: 2011 E92 M3 Alpine White Join Date: May 2011 Location: USA Posts: 160 iTrader: (0)	That's brilliant. Coulda used something like that. I hit 3 deer in the last 2 years. Thank goodness it was with my winter beater and not the M. __________________

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runnerx Second Lieutenant Drives: 06 M roadster; 06 330i 6spd Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 256 iTrader: (0)	replace those self-targeting LEDs with small pistols... lol it would be shoot'em-up in realtime! __________________ 2006 BMW ///M Roadster 6spd manual 2006 BMW 330i 6spd manual

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Meeni Gateropode Drives: BMW 330i 06 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: TN Posts: 735 iTrader: (0)	Now, as someone who had to hug a deer very tight, I have to say I am VERY excited by this technology !

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mntbiker New Member Drives: 2011 BMW 128i Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 28 iTrader: (0)	Yea this is brilliant. I need this! So many deer around my house.

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Levi Colonel Drives: Alfa Romeo Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Germany Posts: 2,532 iTrader: (0)	Haha, looks like a shoot'em-up game.

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Twhill19 hungry Drives: 2012 135i N55 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 443 iTrader: (0)	Looks like there's a little person riding the deer haha

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Ka razy Second Lieutenant Drives: 2011 BMW 335I xDrive Coupe 6MT Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Heaven on Earth... Coeur d' Alene, Idaho Posts: 215 iTrader: (0)	Beyond cool! In my state deer are a major problem. __________________ 2011 BMW 335I xDrive Coupe M pagkage, 6MT 2007 BMW R1200GS Adventure Retired- 04 BMW Z4, 01 K1200RS, 00 R1150GS Four wheels move the body. Two wheels move the Soul!

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johntomferg First Lieutenant Drives: 2013 BMW M5 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Decatur, Alabama, USA Posts: 349 iTrader: (0)	Any chance those of us with the already release night vision with pedestrian detection will be able to get an update for the animal feature? Or is it new hardware?

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Mako 2000 M Roadster (sold), 2006 M Coupe (sold) Drives: '12 X3 35i M Spt '13 335 M Spt Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,088 iTrader: (0)	Wow, this is starting to make the night vision worth the $2500+ price tag. throw it into a tech package while only adding $1500 and I would be a taker. Of Course since this isn't offered in anything under a 5 series I guess it doesn't matter. Maybe this will make it to the 4 series Gran Coupe and/or X4.

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jlstyle Major Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: nj Posts: 1,186 iTrader: (0)	Wow this is really cool. __________________ 09 E92 335i Coupe Jet Black/Coral Red/Sports Pkg/Prem Pkg/Cold Weather/Navi/PDC/Ipod/6MT

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ozzy1 Private Drives: e90 - 328xi Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: MI Posts: 98 iTrader: (1)	Phenominal. Now add some gun shot sound effect to the outside, you'd 100% good to go.

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Prissy Brigadier General Drives: e92 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: nyc Posts: 3,269 iTrader: (2)	Should've been the hot chics detection...

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xuztujma New Member Drives: bmw Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: google Posts: 6 iTrader: (0)	I have to say I am VERY excited by this technology ! __________________

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bringonthenite Private First Class Drives: 2013 335i XDrive M sport soon Join Date: May 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 167 iTrader: (0)	Amazing technology! Nice job BMW

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