USDoT Intersection Safety Challenge

Transforming intersection safety through the innovative application of emerging technologies including machine vision, sensor fusion, and real-time decision-making to identify and mitigate unsafe conditions involving vehicles and vulnerable road users. For more information visit USDoT ITS - Intersection Safety Challenge, https://its.dot.gov/isc/
June 14, 2024

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