Citation

Breuer J, Gleissner S. VDI Berichte 2006; (1960): 393-402.

Vernacular Title

Neue Systeme zur Vermeidung bzw. Folgenminderung von Auffahrunfällen

Affiliation

DaimlerChrysler AG, Sindelfingen

Copyright

(Copyright © 2006, VDI Verlag)

DOI

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PMID

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Abstract

Having addressed the problem of loss of control-accidents by ESP® most sucessfully, Mercedes-Benz® safety engineering now focusses on avoiding and mitigating rear-end crashes. The package consisting of adaptive brake lights and intelligent brake assistance is now completed by PRE-SAFE® Brake. This radar based system initiates autonomous partial braking to avoid or mitigate a collision. The new system complements Brake Assist PLUS (BAS PLUS), which was introduced last year. BAS PLUS provides visual and audible warnings if it detects that the vehicle is about to run into the vehicle in front and automatically calculates the brake force required in order to prevent the crash. This brake boosting force is available the moment the driver steps on the brake pedal. PRE-SAFE® Brake goes one step further: If the driver does not react to the warnings and there is a severe danger of an accident, the system triggers automatic partial braking and decelerates at up to 0.4 g. Tests in the driving simulator prove the safety benefits of this system.

Language: en