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august 31, 2017 - Bosch

Emergency braking in two blinks of an eye

Bosch launches new driver assistance systems for more #safety in the urban jungle

Predictive emergency braking systems protect pedestrians and cyclists
“Driver assistance systems are the next step along the path toward accidentfree driving,” says #bosch board of management member Dr. Dirk Hoheisel
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Stuttgart, Germany – Another narrow escape: a cyclist appears as if out of nowhere and suddenly crosses the road. Distracted by the search for somewhere to park, the driver is powerless to avert what appears to be an inevitable disaster.
Yet Bosch’s new emergency braking system with cyclist detection prevents any serious consequences, automatically bringing the car to a full stop from 40 kph.
Everyone makes it through the incident, shaken but unharmed. As soon as the emergency braking system’s radar or video sensor detects an imminent collision, the #bosch iBooster initiates full braking in just 190 milliseconds – less time than it takes to blink twice. “Driver assistance systems are the next step along the path toward accident-free driving,” says #bosch board of management member Dr. Dirk Hoheisel. “These electronic assistants are always vigilant and, in emergencies, they respond more quickly than #people can. They provide support just where drivers need it – in busy city traffic.” Emergency braking systems are one of the most useful assistance systems, particularly when it comes to responding to cyclists and pedestrians, the most vulnerable of road users.


More information on the press release