Nissan rolls out two new driver aids
Pioneering safety tech claimed to reduce the odds of rear-end collisions and bowling over pedestrians in car parksThree years ago Nissan unveiled its Around View Monitor system (providing a bird's eye view of the car and its surroundings), and now it's rolled out two more safety-focused driver aids -- 'Forward Collision Avoidance Assist Concept' and 'Moving Object Detection'.
The first of these works along similar lines to systems on offer from the likes of the Lexus, Volvo and Mercedes-Benz, but moves the game on slightly.
Nissan claims Forward Collision Avoidance Assist Concept addresses both aspects of potential rear-end collisions -- helping a driver avoid hitting the vehicle ahead while also reducing the odds of being rear-ended by a vehicle approaching from behind.
The new system has the capability of avoiding possible collisions at speeds of up to 60km/h, which Nissan claims is the highest speed ever for collision-avoidance systems.
The concept uses a radar sensor to monitor the distance from the vehicle in front and its relative speed. If the system detects that deceleration is required, it warns the driver via a screen display and beep, then eases the accelerator pedal up and smoothly applies partial braking to assist the driver in slowing the vehicle down.
If the system judges that there is the possibility of a collision, it automatically applies harder braking and tightens the driver's seatbelt.
Because the system is designed to help the driver decelerate smoothly, Nissan says it helps reduce the risk of the vehicle being rear-ended by the vehicle behind.
Meanwhile, Moving Object Detection is a parking aid that works in conjunction with the existing Around View Monitor, and it's designed to detect moving objects around the vehicle and alert the driver to their presence.
MOD uses both the screen display and an audio buzzer to notify the driver of moving objects in the vicinity of the vehicle -- such as pedestrians -- during parking manoeuvres, when starting the car, or when driving at low speeds.
This technology helps supplement the driver's vision in situations such as when leaving a parking space or when entering into a junction/intersection with poor right-and-left side visibility, according to Nissan.
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