NHTSA FMVSS 127 will become mandatory for SOP 2029 vehicles. US NCAP declared the new tests and probably EURO NCAP will follow. This means RFQs for improved AEB systems need to be published in 2025, latest 2026. The thermal camera industry is offering now cameras with reduced (but enough) performance to pass the tests at an indicative price tag of US$100 per camera. Focusing on lowering the imager resolution is one thing, but many other elements must be considered. The presentation will elaborate on these elements.

• The relevance of tehrmal cameras for NHTSA FMVSS 127
• The challange and key factors to note when embracing a thermal camera
• Ways to reduce BOM