The focus of the LACOS project is the validation of autonomous systems capable of providing driver assistance for Anti-collision purposes along the lateral axis of the vehicle. Three demonstrator vehicles were equipped by project partners (Fiat, Volkswagen and Renault). A microwave radar and two CCD cameras were installed in the prototype vehicles in order to monitor the lateral and backward environment to detect approaching vehicles and give, when necessary, an appropriate warning to the driver. A CCD camera or infrared ray sensors were also used for the specific task of detecting the lateral movement of the equipped vehicle. To fulfil these tasks it was decided to use a combination of both computer vision-based sensors and radar sensors. The paper provides a specific description of the devices and sensors adopted to satisfy the complex requirements specified for the Lateral Control Support application.
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