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PRINCIPLE

These are systems which help prevent collisions and protect vulnerable road users such as pedestrians and cyclists.

EXPLANATION

The sensor systems (often a combination of several sensor types) monitor the area in front of the vehicle, reliably detect vulnerable road user and distinguish them from other obstacles.

The system uses different actuators, such as autonomous braking/brake assist which help avoid collisions or significantly mitigate their impact by reducing the speed of the vehicle before the collision.

If a collision cannot be avoided, protective structural actuators can be triggered (e.g. airbags in the bumper, lifting the hood of the car etc.) which reduces the chance of serious injuries or even saves the lives of vulnerable road users.

Choose your car technology

• During ITS Lyon 2011, Hungary signed the eCall Memorandum of Understanding
• From April 7, 2011 eSafety is called iMobility