Sponsored by EU Seventh Framework Programme     Information and Communication Technologies (ICT)     ICT-2007.3.5 - Photonic Components and Subsystems     Small or medium-scale focused research project (STREP)     Grant No. 223989

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The ICU project is a collaborative strategic research project in which six of Europe’s leading companies and research establishments have joined forces. ICU aims at prototyping a low-cost infrared night vision system that can resolve a pedestrian or animal on the road. The infrared imaging system will be developed to provide high contrast images of warm (living) objects completely independent of ambient light conditions and is expected to considerably increase safety on the roads. The ICU project is supported by the European Community in the framework of the FP7 Information and Communication Technologies Programme.

Far infrared (FIR) imaging provides a high-contrast signal for warm (living) objects. This makes FIR imaging systems very attractive for the detection of living objects and thereby helping to reduce fatalities and injuries. However, the cost of FIR night vision enhancement systems for automotive use must come down significantly to enable high volume fitment rates.