Microwave blind spot detection systems are now sweeping the market, and the latest brand to announce a new market entry is AAMP Global (Echomaster).
Microwave based blind spot detectors are more accurate than the earlier ultrasonic sensor models so they are less subject to false alerts.
Another brand, GCH recently began shipping a microwave system joining other new microwave systems from VOXX (Advent), Accele (BSS300), Rydeen, Boyo and Brandmotion.
The EchoMaster blind spot detector will debut at CES next month and ship in mid-January. Called the PBS-MWSK its microwave sensors mount behind a bumper without drilling. It claims a detection range of 50 feet with visual alerts through LED indicators and audible alerts when a turn signal is in use and an object enters a blind spot.
EchoMaster’s blind spot detector works with cars that do not have a metal bumper under all weather conditions.
GCH’s blind spot detector, BSMicro-K1, uses sensors with a range just about the same as OEM systems (or 72 degrees), says the company. It works in any car and has it’s own built in algorithms for preventing false alerts.
At a suggested retail price of $799, it’s sensors mount behind the bumper with no drilling required. It offers visual alerts through LED indicators and audible alerts when a turn signal is engaged.
It works in any car that doesn’t have metal bumpers.
Also, we have not yet written about Boyo’s VTBSD1 blind spot system, which has been shipping since March at $729. It claims a detection range of 90 feet with both audio and visual alerts when a car is in the blind spot. It links with turn signals. The sensors mount behind the bumper with no drilling and the indicator lights mount on the the A and B pillars.
Top photo is of VOXX ACABSD
