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In the ever-evolving world of automotive safety, two significant players are making strides in enhancing vehicle safety, particularly in China. The China New Car Assessment Program (C-NCAP), launched in 2006, and LeddarTech, a technology company, are working together to improve active safety features in vehicles.
C-NCAP, China's answer to vehicle safety evaluation, is designed to reflect local traffic conditions and driving patterns. The programme's latest iteration, C-NCAP 2024, focuses on three main categories: occupant protection, VRU (Vulnerable Road User) protection, and active safety tests.
One of the key challenges faced by existing Active Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) is addressing VRU protection, particularly in occluded and nighttime conditions. LeddarTech's technology, however, aims to overcome these challenges.
LeddarTech's technology, renowned for its robustness, doubles the effective range of object detection, a critical aspect for Advanced Emergency Braking (AEB) and other collision avoidance systems. This technology excels in superior VRU detection, even in challenging conditions.
ZF, a company represented by Clive Szeto, plays a crucial role in implementing high-performance ADAS and Autonomous Driving (AD) capabilities. They provide advanced sensor fusion, software, and control systems to enhance vehicle automation and safety.
LeddarTech's technology contributes to a more robust ADAS feature set that works better and more reliably. It is proficient in recognizing cut-in and cut-out events, maintaining awareness of its surroundings at all times. This results in reduced false alarms, fewer accidents, and a more consistent performance.
Moreover, LeddarTech's technology ensures robust performance in adverse conditions, such as rain, snow, fog, and low light environments. It also helps reduce system cost by requiring fewer sensors while maintaining high performance.
C-NCAP 2024 prioritizes the safety of VRUs by integrating active safety technology and passive safety enhancements. This includes AEB for VRU testing in day and night conditions and testing for head impact and leg impact on VRUs. The active safety tests of C-NCAP 2024 also include expanded AEB testing, Dynamic Maneuvering System (DMS) for evaluating driver's fitness and attention, and Roadway Departure Mitigation (RFR) for testing traffic sign recognition.
C-NCAP provides one to five STAR safety ratings to help customers make informed decisions and encourages manufacturers to improve safety features. With the integration of LeddarTech's technology, vehicles equipped with advanced safety features are expected to perform better in C-NCAP's rigorous testing.
As the world moves towards autonomous vehicles, the collaboration between C-NCAP and LeddarTech is a significant step towards safer roads. The advancements in active safety technology promise a future where vehicles can better detect and respond to potential dangers, ensuring the safety of all road users.
