Volvo EX60 Gains Corner-Seeing Capability for Wildlife Detection via Software Update
The feature allows the electric SUV to detect deer and other animals around corners before they enter the driver's line of sight.
Volvo is rolling out a software update for the EX60 electric SUV that enables the vehicle to detect deer and other wildlife around corners, potentially reducing collision risks in rural and woodland areas.
What Happened
The Swedish automaker has developed a new sensor-fusion system as part of an over-the-air software update for the EX60. The technology combines data from forward-facing cameras, radar, and LiDAR to identify animals approaching from the sides before they become visible to the driver. Volvo confirmed the feature is being deployed incrementally to EX60 owners.
Why It Matters
Wildlife strikes account for a significant number of vehicle collisions in rural areas, particularly during dawn and dusk when deer are most active. For EX60 buyers who frequently drive on roads bordering wooded areas or farmland, the technology adds an additional layer of safety without requiring new hardware. The update reflects a broader industry trend toward using existing sensor suites to extract more utility through machine learning improvements.
The Bottom Line
Volvo's corner-seeing wildlife detection for the EX60 is being delivered via software update at no extra cost to owners. Details on which markets receive the feature first and whether it will extend to other models in Volvo's lineup have not been disclosed.
