Technology can be used to improve our lives in a multitude of ways, and making driving safer is one of those things. Japanese automaker, Subaru has developed a new system that does just that. Called EyeSight, it consists of two cameras that are used to monitor what is in front of the car. EyeSight uses stereo processing to determine the distance of other cars or objects ahead, and lane lines on the road. With this information, EyeSight can help prevent accidents by automatically braking the vehicle when it is about to collide with another car, pedestrian or object. At low speeds, it will hit the brakes quick enough to avoid a collision, but at greater speeds the automatic braking will be used to reduce the impact.
In addition to preventing collisions, the EyeSight can be used to aid folks when they’re parking the car or getting out from a tight parking spot. The system can also detect lane changes without the signal being activated and will let out a warning sound to wake up drowsy drivers who might be drifting into oncoming traffic. EyeSight can also be used for adaptive cruise control which can be helpful in certain situations.
The EyeSight system will be available in Subaru’s 2013 Legacy and Outback. Subaru will be showing off its technology at the 2012 New York auto show.
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