In vehicle safety alert systems are becoming a popular feature for drivers as automotive technology develops. From reverse sensors and camera, to self parking cars, drivers are able to rely on the autonomous features of their automobile to reduce chances of accidental bumps and fender benders – but what about while the car is in normal driving motion?

Mechanical engineers are MIT have created a driver safety system which will correct the path of a vehicle that is losing control or on a collision course. With the use of on-board cameras and sensors the engineers were are able to detect and avoid sudden hazardous driving situations. Despite the driver’s actions, the vehicle steers itself around the obstacle, transitioning control back to the driver once the danger has passed.