ZF’s Advanced Driver Assistance System for Trucks
Setting a new standard for road safety
Setting the New Standard in Truck Safety
Trucks are a vital part of the supply chain. The safe transport of goods is therefore of enormous importance to society. Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) effectively support the driver to improve vehicle safety and protect vulnerable road users (VRUs) on the road. ADAS technologies warn the driver of imminent collisions or safety risks. They immediately take control, if necessary, for example in an emergency braking situation. They also improve vehicle stability and driver comfort.
ZF has the claim "See - Think - Act". It summarizes what the ZF technology portfolio can achieve and the key functions of ADAS systems: High-quality sensors, from cameras to radar sensors, detect objects and collect traffic information("see"); High-performing Vehicle Control Motion (VCM) and Image Processing Module evaluate this information and calculate an appropriate or necessary reaction ("think") which is either issued as a warning to the driver or requires active intervention in the vehicle. The latter is implemented directly by the ZF actuators via the steering, chassis or braking components ("act").
ZF ADAS Solutions for Heavy Duty Trucks
ZF’s Commitment to GSR Compliance
Driver assistance systems can prevent or mitigate the severity of accidents. As a result, they are becoming mandatory in an increasing number of countries. Within the EU, the General Safety Regulations (GSR) makes technologies such as blind spot detection, collision warning and tire pressure monitoring systems mandatory for newly registered vehicles.
ZF is committed to assist its OEM customers meet GSR compliance, which has a focus on safety improvement with ADAS system. The GSR II ADAS Suite detects vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists, and warns the drivers about an imminent collision, especially when road users are in blind spots. On top of the regulatory compliance, ZF drives CV safety innovation to the next level and goes beyond regulation requirements. The latest generation of OnGuardMAX is ready to autonomously apply the brakes during initial vehicle movement or nearside turns.