ADAS - Autonomous emergency braking
Autonomous emergency braking (AEB) is a safety system that identifies obstacles ahead of the car and reacts to them by automatically applying the brakes to prevent collision or at least mitigate its effects.
When the system detects an obstacle ahead of the car, it will first warn the driver with warning lights and sounds. If the driver does not brake in response, the system will apply the brakes automatically.
The most common autonomous emergency braking systems function at built-up area speeds and can primarily only identify other cars. Coupling an autonomous emergency braking system with adaptive cruise control will usually expand the system’s speed range even up to the top speed of the car, as the two functions both utilise the same technology. The most advanced systems can identify not only other cars, but pedestrians and cyclists as well.
Autonomous emergency braking systems identify objects using radars, cameras and lidars.
Familiarise yourself with your vehicle’s manual. The manual will tell you exactly where the system’s sensors are located. The manual will also provide you with the manufacturer’s detailed instructions on how to use the system and tell you what to do in situations where the system might not function correctly or at all.
Autonomous emergency braking can assist the driver in certain situations if the driver’s ability to anticipate and react to other traffic is impaired for whatever reason or in completely unexpected situations.
Keep in mind, however, that it is always the driver of the vehicle who is ultimately responsible for monitoring other traffic and driving. Always keep a safe distance from the vehicles ahead of you and stay focused while driving.
Always keep your car’s sensors, cameras and radars clean to ensure that the system functions correctly.
ADAS- Invisible driver assistant - Emergency braking and eCall system
