In an exciting development, technology from Pratt Miller Motorsports, the Corvette Racing team's headquarters, is being adapted to help protect first responders. At CES 2025, Oshkosh, a leader in industrial trucks, demonstrated how they're using racing-inspired technology to help prevent accidents involving emergency vehicles. This repurposing of Corvette Racing's advanced monitoring systems is poised to make a difference in first responder safety.
Saving First Responders
First responders often risk their lives to save others, and between 2019 and 2023, 251 first responders were tragically killed in vehicle-related accidents. To combat this, Oshkosh created the Collision Avoidance Mitigation System (CAMS), which incorporates safety technology initially designed by Pratt Miller Motorsports for Corvette Racing.
Adapting Racing Technology for Public Roads
The system uses rear-facing cameras and radar to monitor vehicles approaching from behind. This technology helps drivers make informed decisions on the racetrack by providing real-time data on vehicle speed and trajectory. This same system is being re-engineered to protect emergency vehicles at accident scenes.
CAMS for First Responders
CAMS features one or two video cameras and radar units per vehicle, operating independently from the vehicle's other sensors. Artificial intelligence powers the system, which can detect potential dangers and issue warnings through lights, sounds, and haptic feedback via wearables—especially important in loud accident environments. Set to be implemented in 2026, CAMS will be scalable for various emergency vehicles like fire trucks and snowplows.
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