Description and principle of operation of the automatic parking system
Parking a car is perhaps the most common maneuver that causes difficulties for drivers, especially inexperienced ones. But not so long ago, an automatic parking system was installed in modern cars, designed to significantly simplify the life of motorists. What is an intelligent automatic parking system An automatic parking system is a complex of sensors and receivers. They scan the area and provide safe parking with or without the driver. Automatic parking can be done either perpendicular or parallel. Volkswagen was the first to develop such a system. In 2006, the innovative Park Assist technology was introduced on the Volkswagen Touran. The system has become a real breakthrough in the automotive industry. The autopilot itself performed parking maneuvers, but the possibilities were limited. After 4 years, engineers were able to improve ...
How the XNUMX-degree view of a car works
The Surround View System is designed to monitor and view the entire area around the vehicle while driving in difficult areas or maneuvering, for example, when parking. Such auxiliary systems are equipped with a set of sensors and software tools that allow you to receive the necessary information, process it and inform the driver about a potential emergency. Purpose and functions of the all-round view The all-round view system belongs to the active safety of the car. Its main task is to collect visual information around the car with its subsequent display in the form of a circular panorama on a multimedia screen. This allows the driver to better navigate and fully control the situation around the car in difficult traffic conditions or at the time of parking. This significantly reduces the risk of accidents. In the case of translation of the automatic transmission selector ...
The device and principle of operation of the adaptive cruise control
Constantly keeping your foot on the gas pedal is quite uncomfortable during long trips. And if earlier it was impossible to maintain the speed of movement without pressing the pedal, then as technology developed, this problem was also solved. Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), found in many modern vehicles, is able to maintain a constant speed even when the driver's foot is off the accelerator. What is adaptive cruise control In the automotive industry, the cruise control system was introduced in the mid-twentieth century, when in 1958 Chrysler introduced the world's first cruise control designed for vehicles. A few more years later - in 1965 - the principle of the system was revised by American Motors, which created a mechanism that is closest to the modern one. Adaptive...
How Lane Keeping Assist Works
Currently, automakers are increasingly using various technologies that greatly simplify the management of cars. Among the latest innovations is a semi-automatic and automatic interface for driving vehicles. Now these are prototypes that are being actively introduced into some models of both the premium and mass segments. To understand what benefits a driver gets when installing a lane control system in his vehicle, it is necessary to understand the principle of operation, the main functions, advantages and disadvantages of such equipment. What is a Lane Departure Warning System? This software and hardware tool allows you to receive a timely signal about…
How Traffic Sign Recognition Works
The most common cause of road traffic accidents is speeding. This leads not only to damage to cars, but also to serious consequences for the health of drivers and passengers. One of the systems developed for the prevention of accidents is the traffic sign recognition system, which helps to monitor the permissible speed and regulate the movement of the vehicle. What is a traffic sign recognition system The development is designed to increase road safety, as well as to facilitate the driving process. Engineers are creating solutions that will automatically recognize road signs, capture information about permissible speeds and restrictions, including the direction of travel, the presence of intersections, train tracks and other data. The more warnings the system receives from the external environment, the more reliable the car and the driving process becomes. The driver is physically...
Description and principle of operation of the blind spot monitoring system
Each driver had situations when a car unexpectedly jumped out of the next row, although everything was clear in the mirrors. This often happens due to the presence of any car blind spots. This is the space that is not available for driver control either through windows or mirrors. If at such a moment the driver gapes or pulls the steering wheel, then there is a high probability of an emergency. In modern cars, the blind spot monitoring system helps to solve this problem. What is a blind spot monitoring system The system is positioned as an additional attribute of active safety. In some machines, such complexes are already included in the basic configuration from the factory. But not so long ago, separate systems appeared on the market that can be installed on the car yourself or in ...
How the lift assist system works
Heavy city traffic and mountainous terrain require the driver to be extremely vigilant, especially on slopes. Although experienced motorists should be able to move off without problems, the problem of car rollback on a hill is a common cause of accidents. The solution to the problem was the lift assistance system, which should insure novice and driver who has lost their vigilance. What is a lift assist system Modern automakers are directing maximum efforts to create safe vehicles by introducing various active safety systems into the design. One of them is the lift assist system. Its essence is to prevent the car from rolling down when the driver releases the brake pedal on a slope. The main well-known solution is Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC or ...
Description and operation of the pedestrian detection system
Automotive manufacturers work tirelessly to improve the safety of all road users and minimize the risk of injury. One method is to avoid collisions with pedestrians. The following describes the features of pedestrian detection systems, how they are arranged and how they work, as well as the advantages and disadvantages of using such solutions. What is Pedestrian Detection Pedestrian Detection is designed to prevent or minimize the impact of a collision with road users. This function is not able to reduce the number of incidents to 0%, but its use reduces the percentage of deaths in accidents by 20%, and also reduces the likelihood of serious injuries by 30%. The main difficulty lies in the complexity of the logical implementation. With the use of programs and technical means to detect pedestrian problems…
Description and principle of operation of the car night vision system
Driving at night requires much greater concentration and increased attention from the driver. The road at night can sometimes be completely unpredictable, so it is not surprising that long trips in conditions of poor visibility exhaust car owners much more. In order to facilitate the trip after dark, engineers have developed a special night vision system, which is installed mainly in premium cars. What is NVA Night Vision System Day and night driving conditions are very different. To avoid the occurrence of dangerous situations in the dark, the driver has to constantly strain his eyesight and look more carefully into the distance. Considering that in the Russian Federation most of the tracks remain unlit, long trips in poor visibility conditions can become a real stress,…
The structure and principle of operation of the tire pressure monitoring system TPMS
Maintaining optimal tire pressure affects the grip on the road surface, fuel consumption, handling and driving safety in general. Most drivers use a regular pressure gauge to check, but progress does not stand still and modern cars are actively introducing the TPMS electronic tire pressure monitoring system. For example, in European countries and the USA, it is mandatory for all vehicles. In Russia, the presence of a TPMS system has become a mandatory requirement for the certification of new types of vehicles since 2016. What is TPMS Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) refers to active vehicle safety. Like many other innovations, it came from the military industry. Its main task is to monitor the pressure in ...