A groundbreaking collaboration between motorsports and public safety is taking place. Technology developed by Pratt Miller Motorsports, the team behind Corvette Racing, is now being repurposed to protect first responders. During CES 2025, Oshkosh, a leading manufacturer of industrial trucks, revealed how they're utilizing racing-inspired technology to help prevent accidents involving emergency vehicles. This adaptation of Corvette Racing's cutting-edge monitoring systems is poised to help make our roads safer for first responders.
Prioritizing Safety
While first responders are essential in saving lives at accident scenes, they are also at risk. Between 2019 and 2023, 251 first responders tragically lost their lives in vehicle accidents. To combat this, Oshkosh has created the Collision Avoidance Mitigation System (CAMS), using technology originally developed by Pratt Miller Motorsports for Corvette Racing.
Innovative Technology for the Road
Inspired by racing, this safety system relies on rear-facing cameras and radar to track vehicles approaching from behind. This system gives drivers real-time data such as vehicle speed, trajectory, projected path, and track positioning in racing. This same sophisticated technology is being re-engineered to safeguard emergency vehicles parked at accident scenes.
Keeping First Responders Safe
CAMS includes one or two camera and radar units per vehicle, functioning separately from the vehicle's existing sensors. Powered by artificial intelligence, it analyzes data to assess risks and provides warnings through lights, horns, audio signals, and even haptic alerts via wearable devices—particularly helpful in noisy situations. Expected to be available in 2026, this technology is adaptable for various types of vehicles, from fire trucks to tow trucks and snowplows.
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