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Autonomous driving and ADAS systems

One of the major themes of strong change that are affecting the automotive sector is undoubtedly that related to autonomous driving, codified in 5 levels based on the degree of assistance the car can offer the driver. While the long-term goal is level 5, in which the driver becomes for all intents and purposes a mere passenger, today we are talking about level 2 and, where permitted by regulations, level 3: the car can take control of steering and accelerator but the human driver must remain vigilant to readily reassume control where the situation becomes critical.

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So-called ADAS enable the car to perform a number of important maneuvers either completely autonomously or by providing the driver with a specific aid.

Advanced driver assistance systems, known as ADAS, enable the car to perform a number of important maneuvers either completely independently or by providing the driver with specific assistance, here are some examples:

  • Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), which allows you to accelerate or brake based on the vehicle in front;
  • Automatic braking in case of emergency;
  • Lane Assist, to keep the vehicle in the center of the lane of travel;
  • Park Assistant, to carry out automatic parking maneuvers;
  • Night vision system, to alert the driver to obstacles placed along the road.

The point is thatthese technologies require the installation of a number of devices such as sensors, day and night cameras, micro-radars, electronic control units and related electrical wiring. It is therefore imperative that the design of the car takes into account the presence of ADAS and their technical requirements, such as is the case with working angles, which must not be obstructed to allow proper operation. The challenge, therefore, is to develop the components of the car that house such devices (particularly bumpers and exterior finishing components) by inserting new and important content within the traditional available spaces. To achieve a good end result, therefore, it is necessary for the Development Team to have specific knowledge of both traditional design and the proper operating conditions of the various ADAS devices.

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