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This video provides more evidence of distracting and annoying driver monitoring systems being introduced which do not understand the subtlety and nuance of human behavior. In this example from a Mitsubishi Triton test, John Cadogan describes approaching a T-junction and having to turn his head to an acute angle to judge speed, distance, and density of the traffic approaching the intersection. Says Cadogan: “Then there's a chime, and the message center turns orange and I see it in my peripheral vision…it's a message helpfully instructing me to look straight ahead for the sake of safety.” Herein lies the problem of poorly designed #DMS, which can detect a driver looking away from the road ahead by measuring #headpose but cannot understand that the driver may be doing so because the road layout specifically requires it. The critical distinction is for a DMS to understand the difference between driving-related and non-driving-related tasks, which leads back to proper #humanfactors research being integrated into the driver monitoring #algorithms in the R&D stages. Observes Cadogan: “I'm getting like twenty of these messages a day, and I'm a person who takes paying attention and safe driving very seriously indeed.” He goes on to describe fundamental problems with the dynamic range of the system: “[The drive] to our home is only about 8kms through suburban streets and arterial roads. The sun is kind of low and it's coming through the windscreen and past the a-pillar, so the top half of my head is often in the shade, and the bottom half is in the sun. As a consequence, there's a lot of contrast across that scene and that is kind of hard for cameras to keep up with. I'm wearing a cap and sunnies, okay. In 8ks, I get 14 chimes.” Without necessarily understanding the importance of human factors research and optical path expertise, Cadogan exposed the consequences of poorly designed DMS. Any #OEM introducing a DMS which acts like a nanny-cam that annoys, infuriates and distracts drivers is going to find this is a sub-optimal way to please customers. Cadogan summed up his review thus: “I was all for upgrading to the new Triton, don't get me wrong I wanted to love it and I do mostly love it, but I would have to dig so freaking deep to make friends with that driver stalking annoying camera technology I'd have to find a way to disable it permanently. It just shouldn't work like that. There has to be a better way to do this." There is a better way to do this, but it requires OEMs to look beyond price when procuring DMS and choosing a system which sees and understands human behavior, and works in real-world conditions. The May 2024 edition of Semicast's market report "ADAS & Automotive Vision-based Driver Monitoring Systems" is available for purchase now. Message me for a copy of the sales brochure and sample pages for the study. My inbox is open. Please keep the DMs coming with suggestions of videos to watch. https://lnkd.in/efyPiqD6

At the heart of automotive innovation, a silent revolution is turning the wheels of efficiency 🚗💡. Introducing the unsung hero of transmission systems: the worm gear reducer! A marvel in the engineering world, these components are pivotal for fine-tuning speed and amplifying torque, propelling vehicles to soar new heights of performance and economy on the open road. 🛣️⚙️With the ability to deliver high gear ratios in a sleek package, worm gear reducers afford vehicles that much-needed control over speed and power distribution—essential for that butter-smooth acceleration and fuel-sipping proficiency. 🔄🔧But it's not just about going faster or saving on gas; it's the assurance of safety and reliability that sets these mechanisms apart. Thanks to their self-locking prowess, they guard against unwanted gear reversals under load, ensuring your drive is as safe as it is exhilarating. 🛑✅And let's not forget the hush-hush operation and the low upkeep; worm gear reducers are like the stealthy guardians of your driving zen, ensuring nothing disturbs your peace—or your pocket—over time. 🤫🛠️We're gearing up to take you on a deep dive into the world of worm gear reducers within the automotive industry. Join us as we explore how these pivotal components steer the future of vehicular performance and innovation. 🔍🚘Ready to shift your knowledge into high gear? 🏁 Click here to read more about the precision behind the power: https://lnkd.in/eEMgz7_F #AutomotiveIndustry #TransmissionSystems #VehiclePerformance #Innovation #EngineeringExcellence

Soon, electronic control pulses plus actuators will be the only things moving steering systems and brakes – they will be “by wire”. While the steering wheel and brake pedal will still exist, they will function like a joystick that means like control units the driver simply uses to trigger the electronic pulses. Such by-wire systems are not uncharted technological territory. Since they include many other systems apart from brakes and steering, they are known as X-by-Wire. The advantages are manifold: in addition to better vehicle control, shorter braking distances, more steering flexibility and driving stability, by-wire systems are much better designed for pure software control than systems in which there must also be mechanical grip. Thanks to our new powerhouse for Vehicle Motion Control we now bundle everything that keeps vehicles on the road and in the lane. Want to know more about Chassis Solutions? 👉 https://bit.ly/4aIHTqN #ZFNow #NextGenMobility #chassis #braking #steering #steerbywire #brakebywire

To improve the #self-#driving car, we are incorporating a #steering #angle #controller alongside the #differential #controller, similar to a real car's system. This enhancement aims to improve #trajectory #tracking, especially during #line-of-sight #control.

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https://lnkd.in/evci-E4w. Mirror Mirror Manoeuvre I personally like my Mirror vision. I can see so much more when I use the mirror's for all I see. You can see so much more with vehicle mirror's simply by moving a shoulder. It would be interesting to hear the views from drivers ? I assume the reasons for the new in cab Mirror vision is twofold Safety is enhanced vision is enhanced I hope they're reliable in poor driving conditions, whereas a driver can wipe away mirror grime by winding down a window, can the same be done with the camera's.

From Know-How to Wow: Ready for another round of Vehicle Motion Management? Our podcast hosts get all technical about by-wire technology as one of the enablers of software-controlled vehicle actuators such as brakes, dampers or steering. Click here to find out how this technology helps stabilize vehicles while giving the driver improved control and learn about the potential to increase efficiency: https://lnkd.in/e6btmWhH

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