Mercedes Highlights Their Ongoing Commitment To Road Safety And Climate Protection

[Mr Robert]

I think the guy must be quite big for more than 20% of the frontal area to hit him

JK

 

[Mr Robert]

Like ABS and ESP it will likely be introduced as a "comfort system", and not absolve the driver of responsibility.

Well, if the car decides to turn to avoid hitting something and end up hitting something else (like i my first example), the driver is not responsible.

 

[Wolfgang]

Well, if the car decides to turn to avoid hitting something and end up hitting something else (like i my first example), the driver is not responsible.

Good point.

Initially in that case it will probably not swerve at all, since it might not identify a situation with another object on the other side as a "favorable case".

Some related info on the Daimler server:
http://www.daimler.com/dccom/0-5-1150818-1-1152258-1-0-0-1255258-0-0-135-7165-0-0-0-0-0-0-0.html

 

[Wolfgang]

Auto-swerve might be that yellow arrow in this pic?

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Mercedes-Benz - We can slash road toll, says Mercedes | GoAuto

 

[Wolfgang]

Ausweichassistent - Nachrichten Motor - WELT ONLINE

 

[Wolfgang]

Keiichi reports from "down-under".





The best of Mercedes-Benz safety technology coming to Mulgrave

The company that recently won the ultimate Euro NCAP Advanced Reward for safety is now picking up the pace in its bid for safer driving. Now, in the midst of the Australian International Motor Show, Mercedes-Benz will be holding its first ever Roadshow Safety, a series of events at the company’s headquarters in Mulgrave, Victoria. Engineers will be showcasing the latest and greatest in Mercedes-Benz innovations both in the realms of passive and active safety.

Journalists and safety professionals from all around the world are welcome to join the event. They’ll be able to sneak a peek at what the German premium car manufacturer is up to back in their Technology Center in Sindelfingen. To grace the event is Mercedes-Benz’s ESF 2009 experimental safety car. This car is a conundrum of all the safety innovation that the company has so far achieved. And just as it has been for the past 70 years, all their technology has been aimed for the benefit of not only their clients but for each and every motorist that happens to come across their vehicles.

The company will also be bringing along a couple of simulators to really make things as realistic as possible for everyone present. So if you’re in Australia and want to see the latest buzz in Mercedes-Benz safety technology, head on down to the company’s quarters in Mulgrave. See ya’ there, mate!

The best of Mercedes-Benz safety technology coming to Mulgrave | BenzInsider.com - A Mercedes-Benz Fan Blog

 

[Wolfgang]

6D-Vision based systems might avoid 15% of all accidents, says Daimler in latest report.

 

[Wolfgang]

New study indicates 14.2% of all accidents could be prevented with an integrated braking and steer assist.

To compare, ESP is already very effective, and prevents 9% of all accidents. Combined with brake assist (BAS), the effectiveness rises to 12%. While a standalone steer assist could prevent an estimated 2.2% of all accidents according to this study.

PCW -- Predictive Collision Warning
EBA -- Emergency Braking Assist
AEB -- Automatic Emergency Braking
BAA -- Braking Avoidance Assist

Source: Conti, uvka.ubka.uni-karlsruhe.de/shop/download/1000028690

 

[Wolfgang]

Nico in action.

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[Mr. Mercedes]

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