To make the car more safely - prevent collisions - Ford yesterday demonstrated the latest technology that can avoid obstacles . This technology allows the car to automatically turn the steering wheel and brake automatically . In this way , the car is expected to prevent a collision with a car that runs slowly or stops at the front .
According to Ford , the test together with the automatic parking technology . Later , this technology was developed into a car that can drive itself or otonomos . For parking systems , car owner parked his car just by touching a button or remote control .
Added , the prototype of this technology is Bluepirnt for Ford Mobility for the future with the target , increase safety and reduce clutter in the intersection .
Edge Concept
Testing or demonstration using a Ford Edge Concept that debuted at the Los Angeles Auto Show last month . This technology is a continuation of the parking system assists ( assists ) which is offered in several models of Ford around the world . In Indonesia , a model that uses the parking assistant system is Focus .
Also described , this technology was developed over a four -year research project called interative ( Accident Avoidance by Avitve Intervention of Intelligent Vehicle ) with the support of 29 companies that form a consortium with Ford .
Demo tracks yesterday conducted in Ford's Dearborn Development Center , Michigan . While in Europe , the Ford Research and development facilities , Aachen , Germany using the Focus .
How it Works
The obstacle avoidance works by using three radar , ultrasonic sensors and cameras to scan the road up to 200 meters ahead . If the system detects an object moving slowly or stationary , the first step , the car will menayanbgkan warning , followed by the sound of bells .
If the driver is not also turned the car or brake , the brake system will activate , scan both sides of the gap between road car with power steering and controlling work ( perpetually controlled electronically ) to avoid a collision .
The test is passed at a speed of 60 kph, using sensors and control technology park assistant full Baruj introduced . Parking assistant full , to park the car , the owner simply by touching malalui Timbol or remote control . The driver also no longer need to control the brake and gas pedal and change gear !
With tekniologi full parking assistant , car owners can park the car in the perpendicular space using ultrasonic sensors . From the inside , the driver simply presses a button to activate the system , sedangn when outside , activated via remote control .
The last way is helpful when the car is parked a narrow space , the door can not be opened wide . In order for the car out , the parking assistant is activated and after the exit , the owner can ride .
