Gen IV Advanced Technology Package Speculation

Toyota Brings Advanced Automated Vehicle Technology to U.S. Roads

September 04, 2014​

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (September 4, 2014) – It’s not science fiction anymore. Toyota is putting the future of auto safety technology on display, including environment-mapping systems that can track objects on the road both day and night, 3D information displays that transform the ability to provide road information to drivers, and an advanced driving support system that will be available to U.S. customers in the mid-decade....

Will Automated Highway Driving Assist (AHDA),Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC),Lane Trace Control (LTC),Predictive & Interactive HMI (HMI), and3D HUD (Heads-Up Display) be part of Gen 4 ATP?

Toyota Brings Advanced Automated Vehicle Technology to U.S. Roads

Future ATP Videos?
Published on Sep 29, 2014 - Advanced Automated Vehicle Technology to U.S. Roads

Published on Sep 5, 2014 - 2014 Toyota Advanced Safety Seminar (TASS)

Proof of concept? or not
Published on Sep 7, 2014 - Toyota DARV Demonstration

Good idea
Published on Apr 15, 2014 - Nissan's Smart Rearview Mirror Changes What You See

Older videos from 2013 - However may have some value in understanding future ATP

Toyota Europe: Published on Oct 11, 2013 - Automated Highway Driving Assist

Toyota Europe: Published on Oct 11, 2013 - Pre-collision System with Pedestrian-avoidance Steer Assist

Toyota Europe: Published on Oct 11, 2013 - Parking Assist
Note: Test drove Chrysler 200C - no validating parking space as sonar picked up cars and cameras picked up lines)

Published on Nov 21, 2013 - Trying to run over a dummy FAIL

 

Link to PDF showing test route and other information:
http://www.toyota-global.com/innovation/intelligent_transport_systems/world_congress/2014detroit/pdf/AHDA_Demonstration.pdf

Another video: (like to find video on updated parking system)

Background video on
ITS World Congress - Day 5 Recap
Published on Sep 11, 2014

Reading script from event.... A bit of description on 3D heads up display

clip for script...
Later today you will have the opportunity to actively explore two pieces of that on going research that we are just now starting to integrate:

• A new miniature Light Detection And Ranging “LIDAR” system
• that may eventually replace the gumball machine on the roof;

• And a new 3D heads-up display system
• which builds on the company’s philosophy
• that advanced safety technology should work as a “teammate”
• that informs the driver of critical information
• including vehicle status, traffic conditions and road signs
• on the front windshield, in almost hologram format .

Link to full script - 2014 Toyota Advanced Safety Seminar - Ken Koibuchi | Corporate

Reading script from event....
Clue on schedule ... Gen 4 Prius could be the first vehicle with these options ...

As you heard last night from Mr. Bill Fay of Toyota Motor Sales, we have a plan.

Very soon, we will accelerate the introduction

• of all-new multi-feature active safety systems,
• that include pre-collision,
• to the U.S. market,
• well in advance of a government mandate.

In fact our goal, is to be the world’s first full-line manufacturer

• to offer such a package on all of its vehicles
• across our entire Toyota lineup,
• driving down costs to customers
• from luxury vehicles, to trucks and SUVs,
• to our most affordable compacts.

We plan to begin the rollout of these technologies in 2015,

• and hope to have them widely available
• across our product line by 2017

Link to full script - 2014 Toyota Advanced Safety Seminar - Seigo Kuzumaki | Corporate

 

Tesla Auto Pilot looks good (Model S comes standard with Autopilot - Starts at 71,070 +T+TTL
Tesla Model S P85D AWD and auto-pilot demo
Published on Oct 9, 2014

 

A bit more information on how Auto-Pilot works (short version)
New AWD Tesla Model S P85D features 'autopilot' system
Published on Oct 10, 2014

 

Full Unveil
Tesla Unveils Dual Motor and Autopilot
Published on Oct 10, 2014

 

Agree for the most part. I have seen a few systems trying to sell system to measure driver fatigue. I think they are cover liability issue with this feature. Data could be collected by court order and used against us. It could happen! Tesla auto pilot not trying to check on driver style or fatigue. If Tesla had a forty thousand model I would be sold.

 

Wow no new information on post... I will need to do some more digging soon, if no updates.

 

Information from Toyota Newsroom - Not very impressive to me! It is not clear that the safety features will stop the car, does not talk about sonar and blind spot detection. Sign recognition would have been expected. GPS should be integrated. Need some more information. - This article makes me think next gen will not be advanced enough for me.

Lexus to Roll Out Brand New Active Safety Package from 2015
November 28, 2014
Torrance, Calif, Nov. 28, 2014 -- In line with the ultimate aim of eliminating traffic fatalities and injuries, Lexus will next year launch the "Lexus Safety System +" package, a newly-developed set of active safety technologies designed to help prevent or mitigate collisions across a wide range of vehicle speeds. While Lexus vehicles already feature a wide range of safety technologies and systems based on the Integrated Safety Management Concept1, this latest package is aimed at further encouraging the uptake of safety technologies and will therefore be rolled out across all Lexus models in Japan, North America and Europe by the end of 2017.

Lexus Safety System + integrates several of Lexus's existing active safety technologies: the Pre-Collision System (PCS) helps prevent and mitigate collisions; Lane Departure Alert (LDA) helps prevent vehicles from departing from their lanes; and Automatic High Beam (AHB) helps ensure optimal forward visibility during nighttime driving. As part of a multi-faceted approach to active safety, the Lexus Safety System + package combines millimeter-wave radar with a camera, achieving high reliability and performance.

Lexus Safety System +

Lexus Safety System + combines LDA, AHB, PCS with a pedestrian detection function, and Radar Cruise Control.

Pre-collision System with pedestrian detection function (PCS)
This system uses millimeter-wave radar and a camera to detect pedestrians in addition to vehicles. To help prevent or mitigate collisions, the system activates an audio and visual alert in addition to brake assist, followed by automated braking if the driver does not brake in time. Automated braking operates at relative speeds of between 10 to 80 km/h for potential collisions with pedestrians, and can reduce speed by approximately 30 km/h2. For potential collisions with vehicles, the PCS system operates at relative speeds of between 10 km/h and the vehicle's top speed, reducing speed by approximately 40 km/h3.

Lane Departure Alert (LDA)
LDA uses a camera to detect white and yellow lane markings. If the vehicle starts to deviate from a lane, LDA alerts the driver with an audio-visual alert and steering wheel vibration. Some vehicles are also equipped with Lane Keep Assist, which controls power steering to make it easier for the driver to remain within lane markings.

Automatic High Beam (AHB)
AHB helps ensure excellent forward visibility during nighttime driving. It uses a camera to detect the headlights of oncoming vehicles and the tail lights of vehicles ahead, and then automatically switches between high beams and low beams so as not to dazzle other drivers.

Radar Cruise Control
On highways, Radar Cruise Control uses millimeter-wave radar to detect preceding vehicles and determine their speed. It then adjusts vehicle speed (within a set range) to ensure that there is a safe distance between vehicles. By using a forward-facing camera and millimeter-wave radar to monitor vehicles moving into or out of the lane, Radar Cruise Control helps maintain smooth acceleration and deceleration while driving.

Lexus Safety System + PCS Capabilities

Hazards detected
Automated braking
operational range
Automated braking
speed reduction
Sensors
Vehicles
Approx. 10 km/h – top speed
Approx. 40 km/h
Millimetre-wave radar and camera
Pedestrians
Approx. 10 km/h – 80 km/h
Approx. 30 km/h
1The concept of integrating all of a vehicle's individual safety technologies and systems to provide a more advanced level of support to drivers in all driving situations.

2Results achieved during testing using a vehicle travelling at 30 km/h and a stationary vehicle/pedestrian; system operation depends on driving environment (including road and weather conditions) and vehicle circumstances.

3Results achieved during testing using a vehicle travelling at 40 km/h and a stationary vehicle; system operation depends on driving environment (including road and w

 

Just showing picture of HUD in concept picture - looks like display for Adaptive cruse control - see rear view mirror

 

With all the delays from Toyota, seems like they will need to step up their game. Pressure from Volvo on its way with Advanced Automated Vehicle Technology

See video

 

Mercedes S Class Self Driving Car - video

Reminds me of driver education class ​