Arrow SAM Car: Semi-autonomous mobility for people with disabilities
Arrow Electronics is a global provider of technology products and services specializing in electronic components, enterprise computing solutions and intelligent solutions. The company helps manufacturers, value-added resellers and other business customers develop and bring innovative products to market. With a broad portfolio covering the entire technology landscape, Arrow offers comprehensive solutions to bring the benefits of technology to as many people as possible.
Arrow SAM Car: Revolutionary mobility for people with limited mobility
The Arrow SAM Car, a specially modified McLaren supercar, sets new standards in semi-autonomous mobility. With its advanced technology, it offers people with physical disabilities the opportunity to experience mobility and freedom in a completely new way. The concept is based on a combination of voice, breath and head control, enabling a fully paralyzed driver to operate the vehicle precisely and safely. The SAM Car reaches impressive speeds of up to 343 km/h and demonstrates how technology can overcome physical barriers.
Stunning technology for maximum control
At the heart of the project is an innovative control technology that enables the driver to steer the car using only breathing movements and head gestures. Acceleration is achieved by blowing air into a tube, while pulling the air back slows the vehicle down. Head movements are recorded by a camera that sends data to an AI-supported system in real time. This artificial intelligence evaluates the driver's movements sixty times per second and translates them into precise steering signals that steer the vehicle smoothly and safely.
Advanced AI for responsive driving
The control of the SAM Car is based on state-of-the-art technology, including the NVIDIA Jetson module, which processes both facial recognition and head movement patterns. The system continuously analyzes the driver's head position and compares it with previously stored data. As a result, unwanted movements, such as a sudden glance to the side, are detected and filtered to ensure safe steering. This system enables the driver to steer faster and more accurately than would be possible with conventional manual controls.
Mobility redefined: Freedom and self-determination
The Arrow SAM Car is a symbol of the transformative power of technology. It offers people with disabilities not only mobility, but also the opportunity to regain their freedom and independence. This vehicle is more than a technological masterpiece - it is an example of how innovation can positively change lives and open up new horizons. This development not only ushers in a new era of mobility, but also realizes a vision of equality and inclusion.
