Soon to join the club of automakers with multiple-view cameras will be Subaru. Debuting on the upcoming redesigned 2013 Legacy and Outback will be EyeSight: a first of its kind for the company and overall industry. Like other systems currently in play, Subaru’s will have the ability to monitor potential obstacles around the car and use other safety features to make sure an accident doesn’t take place. Unlike the other manufactures, EyeSight will not only be mounted in the cabin to reduce the chance of damage, but it will also incorporate technology borrowed from the Transport Security Administration (TSA) at airports.
Using two charge-coupled device cameras mounted inside the cabin on the upper windshield, EyeSight constantly monitors the area around the Subaru. The controller is tied into the vehicle’s stability control system so it can utilize the brakes and cruise control. If the system detects a future obstacle and the driver has not reacted in enough time, EyeSight will activate the Pre-Collision Braking Control to slow or stop the car entirely. Side monitors will emit a warning if a driver strays out of their lane without a turn signal and Adaptive Cruise Control can keep a desired distance between the Subaru and the vehicle ahead. If that wasn’t enough to impress, recently announced will be the addition of a TSA derived body scan system will be an absolute first. Pushing the obstacle detection even further, the optional system will allow EyeSight to scan a person ahead and detect if they are carrying a hidden object. “This [EyeSight] is an obvious extension of the innovative Eyesight system. We look forward to its application in real world situations. It is sure to be a transparent hit,” said Subaru.
Source: Subaru
