A significant development in public safety has emerged from the world of motorsports. Technology from Pratt Miller Motorsports, the home of the Corvette Racing team, is now being adapted to protect first responders. At CES 2025, industrial truck manufacturer Oshkosh showcased how they are using this technology to prevent accidents involving emergency vehicles. This application of Corvette Racing's monitoring systems could help save the lives of first responders on the road.
Safety for Those Who Protect Us
First responders put themselves at risk while saving others, and between 2019 and 2023, 251 first responders lost their lives in vehicle-related accidents. In response, Oshkosh developed the Collision Avoidance Mitigation System (CAMS), using technology initially developed by Pratt Miller Motorsports for the Corvette Racing program.
Bringing Motorsports Technology to the Streets
The system relies on rear-facing cameras and radar to monitor the movement of vehicles approaching from behind. This technology provides drivers with critical data such as speed and vehicle positioning in racing. The same system has now been re-engineered to keep emergency vehicles safer at accident scenes.
CAMS Protecting First Responders
CAMS includes one or two camera and radar units per vehicle, functioning independently of the vehicle's built-in sensors. Using artificial intelligence, CAMS evaluates threats and alerts drivers via lights, horns, sounds, and haptic feedback through wearables, which are particularly useful in noisy environments. The system, expected to debut in 2026, can be adapted for various emergency vehicles, including fire trucks and snowplows.
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