ADAS Africa
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What Is ADAS?
Driving can be challenging. While all vehicle users are trained to be vigilant while driving, sometimes accidents can happen. Spending hours on the road can also take its toll on drivers, causing physical discomfort and tiredness that further perpetuates road accidents.
With ADAS, drivers can ensure their passengers and pedestrians are safer, promoting overall road safety. These systems are designed to enhance vehicle safety and driving experience while leveraging the latest technologies.
Examples of ADAS*
Emergency Braking: This allows vehicles to stop or slow down automatically, preventing collisions as soon as a potential obstacle is detected.
Blind Spot Detection: Using sensors and cameras located in the windshield to alert the driver of potential danger, preventing dangerous lane changes and reducing collision risks.
Adaptive Cruise Control: An advanced assistance system that automatically adjusts a vehicle’s speed to maintain a safe distance between the driver and the car in front – hence reducing collision risk.
Land Keep Assistance: Helps drivers maintain their lane position by providing gentle steering inputs or alerts when a driver is not in their lane.
Traffic Sign Recognition: This technology uses camera and image recognition technology to identify traffic signs, keeping the driver informed about stopping, no-entry, speed limits, and other information.
Cross Traffic Detection: This uses sensors to monitor the area behind the vehicle in a reverse position, which is particularly important when parking.
*not all features are present in all vehicles
Components of an ADAS System
Today’s ADAS driving assistance system consists of several parts that rely heavily on technology to ensure safety on the roads. These parts must be checked and serviced by a professional technician.
- Cameras: Typically located on the windshield of the car. It is critical for recognising and assessing obstacles.
- Sensors: Sensors are usually located in the cameras, and at the front and back of the car, they can detect nearby objects and changes in external conditions.
- LiDAR: Light Detection and Ranging components measure distances and create maps of the vehicle’s surroundings.
- GPS: Navigational systems that provide drivers with a map of their surrounding location.
- Software: Technology that interprets data collected by sensors and cameras.
Why is ADAS Calibration Important?
ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) calibration is a necessary process to ensure your vehicle’s ADAS systems perform at an optimal level. This can provide many benefits, such as:
– Enable your systems to function correctly and accurately after a repair
– Enhance the longevity of your ADAS system’s lifespan
– Avoid serious issues, such as accidents and injuries
– Prevent the vehicle from braking and steering when it’s not needed
– Enable the car to correctly read its surroundings, such as pedestrian and other vehicle speeds
My Glass: Professional ADAS Service in Africa
No matter your vehicle type, we can ensure your ADAS driver assistance safety features, such as adaptive cruise control and emergency braking, are in perfect working condition.
If you recently repaired or modified your vehicle or made changes to your tyres and suspension, it may be important to recalibrate your ADAS system immediately to avoid system malfunctions.
Our Offering
Using the latest cutting-edge technology, our team can ensure your ADAS systems meet the manufacturer’s expectations. Our team is skilled in both Static and Dynamic ADAS calibration.
Static ADAS Calibration
Static ADAS calibration takes place in a controlled environment. Your vehicle will be completely stationary during the process as we adjust its sensor angles for the best accuracy. This process is a highly specialised service that requires vast open space, a levelled floor, the absence of reflective services, and neutral wall colours, among other requirements.
Dynamic ADAS Calibration
As an alternative or a supplementary to static calibration, Dynamic ADAS calibration involves driving your vehicle under certain conditions while it is connected to an ADAS calibration tool. A technician will drive the vehicle at a certain speeds while the tool recalibrates to its highest accuracy.