Nissan has announced a new crash-avoidance system called ''Autonomous Emergency Steering'' that applies automatic braking and automatic steering in situations where a collision is imminent.
When unexpected obstacles come in the way, such as a kid running into the street or an emergency braking manoeuvre by the vehicle ahead, Nissan's system initially responds by braking. If the driver cannot immediately steer to avoid said obstacles, the system takes over to automatically steer the vehicle.
Autonomous Emergency Steering uses a front-mounted radar and camera, two left and right rear radars, and five laser scanners attached around the vehicle.
When unexpected obstacles come in the way, such as a kid running into the street or an emergency braking manoeuvre by the vehicle ahead, Nissan's system initially responds by braking. If the driver cannot immediately steer to avoid said obstacles, the system takes over to automatically steer the vehicle.
Autonomous Emergency Steering uses a front-mounted radar and camera, two left and right rear radars, and five laser scanners attached around the vehicle.
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