Meritor WABCO to release LDW System

Meritor WABCO, which provides safety technology for commercial vehicles, has announced that its next-generation Lane Departure Warning (LDW) system will be available for fleet installations from October this year. The company’s LDW, which is powered by SafeTraK technology from the Takata Corporation, is a forward-looking, vision-based system that is designed to monitor the road and the vehicle’s position in the lane, audibly warning the driver if the vehicle unintentionally leaves its lane. Drivers are alerted if the system detects lane drifts, weaving or lane changes without a turn-signal application. Advanced image analysis algorithms enable the LDW system to detect a wide variety of lane markings, such as dividing lines on the highway, even in unfavorable lighting or weather conditions where there are limited visible solid, dashed or reflective lane markings.

The company’s LDW system is a fully integrated, compact unit with automatic calibration and integrated diagnostics that simplify setup and operation. It contains a unique Driver Alertness Warning (DAW) function that provides a warning when the system determines that the driver is drowsy. The differentiated and powerful DAW tool helps drivers stay aware of dangerous driving situations caused by fatigue. Jon Morrison, president and general manager of Meritor WABCO, noted, “Customers recognize our continuous commitment to optimize safety products and have expressed great interest in our new system. With more than 800 million North American commercial truck miles logged, our LDW system, with the addition of next generation SafeTraK technology by Takata, broadens our portfolio of active safety systems for the commercial vehicle. It allows us to be a single, integrated supplier for all critical safety needs, and provides the fleet with a valuable tool in improving safety and reducing costs.”

20 August 2012