Automotive Applications for the ALASCA Laser Scanner

摘要

Driver assistance systems provide road users with enhanced convenience and safety. Sensors for detecting and assessing traffic situations are readily available to the automotive end-customer. These sensors, however, support first generation applications. In this paper an advanced sensor technology together with its applications is presented. The Automotive LAser SCAnner ALASCA~(~R) supports applications such as Automatic Emergency Brake (AEB), Stop and Go, Precrash, Parking Assistance, Pedestrian Detection and close range monitoring for commercial vehicles (e.g. "Turning Assist"). These applications are based on the high efficiency of detection and tracking of the objects in the proximity of the car before a collision occurs. Furthermore, ALASCA~(~R) has the potential to support the ambitious plans of the car manufacturers regarding automatic braking and steering of vehicles and accident-free driving in road traffic.