mdwest
AH ambassador
Who invented the backup sensor?
I bet you think it was Ford, maybe GM, how about Chrysler, No, then how about Mercedes Benz? or possibly the French or Italians.
No! It was a Chinese farmer!
Lots of the newer cars have a Back-Up Sensor that warns the driver before the rear bumper actually comes in contact with something.
Surprising it was not developed by modern automotive engineers using the latest technology. It was disclosed recently that the first to develop the Back-Up-Sensor was a Chinese Farmer.
His invention was simple and effective. It emits a high-pitch squeal before the vehicle backs into something.
Here's his first prototype...
I bet you think it was Ford, maybe GM, how about Chrysler, No, then how about Mercedes Benz? or possibly the French or Italians.
No! It was a Chinese farmer!
Lots of the newer cars have a Back-Up Sensor that warns the driver before the rear bumper actually comes in contact with something.
Surprising it was not developed by modern automotive engineers using the latest technology. It was disclosed recently that the first to develop the Back-Up-Sensor was a Chinese Farmer.
His invention was simple and effective. It emits a high-pitch squeal before the vehicle backs into something.
Here's his first prototype...
