In Wolfsburg presentation system that helps the driver at intersections.
Volkswagen's research centre, in cooperation with other automakers within the framework of INTERSAFE2 research project (from Intersection safety-security at intersections) implemented under the auspices of the European Commission, has developed an innovative system of assistance to the driver at intersections. The car informs the driver not only of the visible environment but also of the objects outside the field of vision. The system automatically detects dangerous situations at intersections and supports the driver when necessary to ensure his safety. At times when the fraction of a second is often solved, the system alerts the driver with a sound and light signal, and also performs a short cut. At the same time, the driver retains full control of the car and is responsible for the maneuver. The greatest number of accidents occurs at urban intersections. " According to the data of the concern of the concern involved in the analysis of road accidents, the cause of the accident, including with severe consequences, in many cases the driver of speed and distance, as well as a trip to the traffic light and a stop-line, is incorrect. For this reason, the Intersafe-2 project is of particular importance in preventing critical situations in urban traffic. Dr. Jürgen Leonofold, Chief, Research Centre Volkswagen. "In view of the further increase in the number of cars in the city, as well as the ongoing social changes, in particular, the increase in the number of elderly people, the importance of such assistance systems will only increase." The prototype, created by the VW's Passat CC, is equipped with five functions to assist the driver at intersections, namely the left and right turns, the intersection of the intersection, the red light and the stop-line. These functions support three degrees of driver warning for traffic violations: first a sound signal followed by a light followed by a sudden stop. For testing at the intersection of the streets of Bresleströrstrasse and Voltberhstraße in the city of Voltberstraße, Wolfsburg has installed a recognition of pedestrians and cars consisting of a laser scanner, infrared sensors, and a wireless communications network. For several months, the technology for driver assistance at intersections was tested on specially equipped prototypes. The European Commission DG-ICT-supported by the European Commission DG-ICT-supported by the European Commission, the INTERSAFE-2 project is 6.5 million euros. Of these, 3.5 million euros were allocated by the European Commission, 3 million euros by industrial enterprises. The project covers 11 participants-production companies and scientific institutes located in six European countries. The aim of cooperation in the three-year project is to improve traffic safety at intersections.