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Driver Assistance

Driver assistance systems use environmental sensors, such as radar and video, to detect and interpret the vehicle environment. They support the driver in many driving situations, thereby increasing driving comfort. Driver assistance systems also increase safety by supporting the driver in critical situations when fast and safe action is necessary.
Bosch Engineering adapts the systems developed by Robert Bosch to your individual requirements and wishes, regardless of whether you want a study or series development, and irrespective of the production quantities. Our customized systems offer:

Support for routine tasks
Greater driving comfort and less stress
A modular system design that supports a range of functional enhancements
Competence in systems development and networking

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

Adaptive cruise control (ACC) takes some of the burden away from the driver during the journey by actively supporting him in maintaining a defined minimum distance from the vehicle in front. ACC maintains a desired speed entered by the driver and can also adapt this to changing traffic conditions with independent braking and acceleration. It does this based on the data from a radar sensor, which monitors the area in front of the vehicle. If the vehicle gets close to the vehicle in front, ACC brakes gently to maintain a set minimum distance. This distance can be adjusted in multiple stages in accordance with individual driving habits. Once the road is free again, ACC accelerates the vehicle up to the desired speed set by the driver. The standard ACC works in a speed range from 30 km/h to 200 km/h. The variant ACC Stop & Go is also active at speeds below 30 km/h and can also brake independently to a stop, as well as start up again after release by the driver.

Intelligent Headlight Control

Intelligent Headlight Control ensures optimal illumination of the road and makes driving in the dark safer and more comfortable. Using a video camera, the system can detect the brightness of the environment as well as oncoming vehicles or vehicles in front and determine how far away they are. This data is used to implement a variety of light functions. The High Beam Activation function enables drivers to use the high beam as often as possible without having to switch it on and off manually. It activates the high beams when it detects that no other vehicles are in the vicinity. If a vehicle is detected, however, it switches the high beam off again. The Adaptive High Beam Control function supports infinitely variable adjustment between low and high beam. The area between the vehicle in front or an oncoming vehicle is better illuminated since the headlight cone is continuously adapted to this distance. With the Continuous High Beam Control function, the driver can travel with permanent high beam headlights. If the camera detects other vehicles, the headlights are swiveled horizontally or vertically, independently of one another if necessary. This produces cones of light in which other road users are faded out. The high beam distribution is almost maintained and the visual distance for the driver increases considerably.

Road Sign Recognition

Drivers should always be aware of the current speed limit during their journey. Road Sign Recognition allows them to do this. When the video camera identifies a road sign signaling the beginning or end of a speed limit, as well as any special instructions, such as "when wet", the function displays this sign in the form of a symbol in the cockpit. Speed limits on variable traffic signals as well as restrictions on overtaking and the end of such restrictions can also be detected. If the driver fails to observe the speed limit, an audible signal alerts him of this. It is also possible to detect other road signs in addition to speed limits.