Citation

Froming R, Schulz A, Schindler V. VDI Berichte 2006; 2006(1960): 75-96.

Affiliation

TU Berlin

Copyright

(Copyright © 2006, VDI Verlag)

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Abstract

The discussion about developing and introducing advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) for pedestrian protection shows that adequate scales for assessing the safety benefit of different assistance strategies in comparison or in addition to structural measures are missing. Future ADAS will use environmental sensors, whose detailled requirements are still unknown. The VERPS+-Index is introduced in order to deliver a common linear scale to assess active and passive pedestrian protection measures. As an example, three advanced brake assist strategies are defined and assessed regarding their pedestrian protection efficiency. It can be shown that up to 50% of all pedestrian accidents can be avoided by using advanced brake assist strategies. In combination with structural measures, the risk for severe head injuries can be decreased down to 20%. On the other hand, an additional implementation of an autonomous emergency brake does not offer an adequate additional safety benefit for pedestrians. Regarding product liability and system complexity, the safety benefit of "in-loop" ADAS should be gained first. They can be combined with driver warning systems and structural measures, leading to remarkable safety benefits. Nevertheless, driver behaviour and reaction capabilities have to be kept in mind to ensure acceptance of customers and safety benefits in real life.