Lexus introduces Pedestrian Detection System

Lexus has developed a new safety technology that detects three-dimensional objects in the path of vehicles, dubbed Active Pedestrian Detection System* (APDS). The system uses a combination of stereo cameras and infra-red technology to enhance night-time operation, and to detect and monitor objects that move across the path of the vehicle.

This is yet another step that underlines Lexus ‘commitment to safety on the roads. The APDS is designed to aid drivers in situations where visibility is low, or at times when drivers may become distracted from the road ahead. Once the objects have been detected, the driver will be alerted to the pedestrian or object via a warning light and buzzer.

As the car gets closer to the obstacle, APDS can begin to gently apply the brakes on its own and decrease the steering ratio, amplifying the intensity and quickness of the steering response. At the same time, the system automatically pre-tensions the front seatbelts and prepares the brake system to respond when activated by the driver, in anticipation of a possible impact.

A Lexus spokesperson says said that APDS was being studied for introduction into the international market. “Lexus currently offers APDS in the United States and we are studying the introduction of the safety feature for the international market,” said the spokesperson.

“Lexus has always been a technology leader and APDS just confirms our commitment to safety and technology. “Over the past 20 years Lexus has forged its own technology path, introducing advanced technologies such as Lexus Hybrid Drive that have led the way for other manufacturers,” says the Lexus spokesperson.

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