Rider assistance system with an active safety mechanism

Abstract

This paper discusses on the design and use of emerging technologies to provide a rider assistance system with an integrated safety mechanism for two wheelers (2W). This paper identifies the most frequent causes of two wheeler accidents and how the rider interacts with the vehicle during the pre-crash phase and vehicle behavior by analyzing the two wheeler accident data. Rider Assistance System (RAS) shall identify the existing technologies and safety systems in passenger cars and assess their usability or with modifications in two wheelers. This system shall continuously monitor the approaching path for any stationary or moving obstacles. And also monitors the rider's field of vision for any deviation from the intended path. These inputs shall be achieved either by range sensor based technology or/and a computer vision based technology. These input parameters shall be processed by an Electronic Control Unit (ECU) to take an autonomous decision to avoid a crash or to warn the rider to take an action. The autonomous decision shall be de-accelerating the vehicle by intervening the rider's acceleration inputs. With this autonomous action of the system, a possible crash shall be prevented ensuring rider's safety.