Roger Dsouza Saturday 13 June 2015, 11:06 AM

Jaguar Land Rover is currently developing the technology to allow its cars to identify potholes automatically. It will also share this data in real-time with the road authorities as well as other vehicles. This new feature will assist the government agencies to locate broken roads and initiate the repairing process. Also, it will enable drivers to avoid broken roads, manholes and other road issues.

The manufacturer has devised these ultramodern sensors for the Range Rover Evoque as well as Discovery Sport models. The sensors have been placed under the wheels of the vehicle and are capable of monitoring changes in the height of the suspension. Also, data will be transferred using the GPS-based information to government agencies and other vehicles.

Jaguar Land Rover cars to detect and communicate about Potholes on the Road

Dr Mike Bell, the company’s Global Connected Car Director said, While this gives our customers a more comfortable ride, we think there is a huge opportunity to turn the information from these vehicle sensors into ‘big data’ and share it for the benefit of other road users. This could help prevent billions of pounds of vehicle damage and make road repairs more effective.”

The current technology is in place and comes to force only when the drivers actually drive over a pothole. However, the company is looking forward to make the vehicle capable enough to scan the road ahead by the utilisation of a forward-facing stereo digital camera. The research model of the Range Rover Evoque has been segregated for this purpose.

Coventry City Council in the United Kingdom has shown their interest in this research work of Jaguar Land Rover and is looking forward as to how the company’s efforts can be utilised in the best possible way to improve the roads.