WABCO announced it will launch OnGuard Active, its most advanced collision mitigation system (CMS) for trucks and buses, in North America at the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Ky., Wednesday.
WABCO’s OnGuard Active features radar that is effective in all seasons.
OnGuard Active utilizes a 77GHz radar sensor that maintains the system’s high performance in all weather conditions. Its performance is particularly vital in poor visibility situations such as white outs, heavy rain, dense fog, blinding sunshine or night time driving when camera-based sensors used on other collision mitigation systems may be impaired.
OnGuard Active’s radar offers up to five times higher bandwidth than 24GHz radar-based collision mitigation systems available in the market. The system’s dual mode function addresses both long-range and adjacent lane views. This enables higher accuracy in object detection. OnGuard Active is capable of analyzing traffic up to 650’ ahead, thus recognizing impending critical driving situations earlier.
The system alerts the driver to potentially critical driving situations via acoustic, visual and haptic signals. Should the vehicle operator fail to take corrective action, the system provides active braking on moving, stopping and stationary vehicles to mitigate or prevent impending rear-end collisions.
OnGuard Active can deliver full braking on moving and stopping vehicles and can bring the vehicle to a complete stop. It also can deliver partial braking on stationary vehicles.
“WABCO’s new OnGuard Active is our most advanced collision mitigation system,” said Nik Varty, WABCO president, Americas. “Rain or shine, foggy or clear, drivers constantly travel on America’s roads. They need a system that works as hard as they do to keep them and their vehicles safe whatever the season. OnGuard Active’s superior radar technology is up to the task.
“Our long range and high precision radar detects moving, stopping or stationary vehicles early, giving drivers precious time to manage hazardous driving situations.”
