Imagine a system of driving where the car is aware of its surroundings and uses advanced driving AI to help drivers know where their car is headed and alert them to the best paths to take while on the road.
That is a simple explanation of ADAS. The improvement of ADAS applications is the first step towards realizing autonomous vehicles.
ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance System) is a passive and active system designed for collecting environmental data inside and outside the vehicle through sensors, providing early warning of dangerous conditions to the drivers so they can drive more efficiently or the car can make automated decisions based on what it perceives.
90% of accidents caused by human actions on the road can be prevented if the drivers get a warning at least 2 seconds before the collision occurs. The role of ADAS is to reduce deaths and injuries by minimizing the number of car accidents and their impacts.
You might be confused about how this advanced system works and have questions such as, “How does ADAS work?”
Well, ADAS works with sensors, chips, and a powerful artificial intelligence processor to stay aware of the vehicles surrounding it and predict the vehicle’s safest driving path while also giving signs and warnings to the drivers. Examples of those warnings are: when the car is on a safe road path; when the car is too close to another vehicle; when the vehicle is in a dangerous position, etc.
ADAS is not only for warnings; it also comes with a navigation system that gives access to maps, 360-degree vision through all the cameras in the car, and multiple satellite connections that can be accumulated and manipulated in the ADAS to help keep the vehicle and the passengers safe.
The ADAS system varies from level 0 to 5;
Level 0 is also known as “No Automation,” where the driver is entirely in charge of all the car functions, such as steering, driving, and braking.
Level 1, also known as the “Driver Assistance Level,” requires that the vehicle have at least one vehicle support system that assists with simple vehicle functions.
Level 2, also known as “Partial Driving Automation,” is where the vehicle can perform steering and acceleration while the driver still monitors all tasks and can take control of the car at any time.
Level 3, also known as “Conditional Driving Automation,” is where the vehicle is capable of driving itself under particular safety conditions, during which it will take complete control of the vehicle to prevent hazardous accidents.
Level 4, also known as “High Driving Automation,” where driving automation is used for everyday automated vehicles such as driverless taxis and public transportation, e.g., driverless trains. These vehicles are programmed from point A to point B and are restricted to specific geographic boundaries.
Level 5, also known as “Full Driving Automation,” is where the vehicle performs all driving tasks under all conditions with zero human attention or intervention needed.
When a vehicle operates at level 5, it is known to be operating at a self-driving pace, and that is what an autonomous vehicle is all about. With all the features and functionalities that ADAS performs, is it safe to call it the future of driving? Let us know your views in the comments
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