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Understanding ADAS: Driver Attention Warning & Drowsiness Detection
One in 25 drivers admit to dozing off while behind the wheel, according to the CDC. As both driver distraction and drowsiness continue to rise, innovative driver assistance systems are becoming increasingly important. Among these advancements, the driver attention warning system stands out as a game-changer in vehicle safety. This essential technology helps prevent accidents…
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ADAS Cameras: How They Work and Why They Need Calibration
Modern vehicles rely heavily on cameras to support critical driver assistance features, and these ADAS cameras are some of the most important sensors in the entire system. They guide lane-keeping, detect obstacles, read traffic signs, and provide the visual data needed for emergency braking and collision avoidance. For these features to work correctly, the camera…
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ADAS Calibration Requirements for Facility Space, Lighting, and More
If you’re just starting your research into adding ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance System) calibration to your business, then this article is for you. In it, we’ll discuss the basic ADAS calibration requirements for space, lighting, and more. Keep in mind that these requirements may vary depending on your business model and the type of sensor…
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Ford, Honda latest to meet pledge to equip nearly all vehicles with AEB
Written by Dave LaChance. Originally published on Repairer Driven News. Ford and Honda equipped more than 95 percent of their light vehicles with automatic emergency braking (AEB) in the 12 months that ended Aug. 31, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has announced. At the same time, four manufacturers put the safety technology into customers’…
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Windshield Camera Calibration: What is Windshield Calibration and Why is it Important?
What is windshield calibration? Windshield calibration, also referred to as windshield camera calibration, is an important process that fine-tunes the positioning and aiming of your vehicle’s windshield camera sensors. This recalibration is essential for the precise functioning of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), including lane departure warnings, collision avoidance systems, and adaptive cruise control. Throughout…
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What is ADAS Calibration? Full Guide to ADAS Calibration. Everything You Need To Know.
With development in technology over the years, modern cars now come equipped with highly evolved ADAS systems. Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) are filled with a variety of safety features that use an ecosystem of sensors that continuously monitor the surroundings of the vehicle. These sensors pick up crucial information that can trigger safety alerts,…
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Understanding ADAS: Traffic Sign Recognition
In 2019, 26% of all motor vehicle-related fatalities in the United States occurred in speed-related crashes. Traffic Sign Recognition is one vehicle safety system that endeavors to aid driver awareness of speed limits and other road signs. As a result, more and more new vehicles in the U.S. come with Traffic Sign Recognition as a standard or…
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Understanding ADAS: Adaptive Headlights & How They Work
Driving in the dark is dangerous. Half of all accidents happen at night, dusk, or dawn, despite there being less traffic on the roads. Adaptive headlights are one driver assistance system that can make a difference. In this article, we will explain what adaptive headlights are, how they work, and show examples of adaptive headlights…
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Understanding ADAS: Pedestrian Detection
More than 7,600 pedestrians died in motor vehicle accidents in 2019. Pedestrian and bicyclist motor vehicle deaths have been on the rise in the last ten years. In fact, over the course of ten years, bicyclist deaths have increased by 38% and pedestrian deaths by 40%. 2019 saw the most pedestrian fatalities in 30 years.…
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Understanding ADAS: Backup Camera Systems
If your current vehicle doesn’t have a backup camera system, your next one likely will. Backup cameras became standard on all new light passenger vehicles in the United States — cars, trucks, and SUVs — in May 2018. More and more people are experiencing their first backup camera driving experience daily. In this post, we…
