What is the night vision feature on the Audi A8?

I'm interested in the technical details of the night vision system on the Audi A8. What capabilities does it have and how does it work?

The night vision feature on the Audi A8 uses thermal imaging to detect objects on the road in low light conditions.

It also displays a warning on the dashboard if it detects a potential collision with a pedestrian or animal.

The system can even detect animals as small as a cat or dog.