Radar object detection from Delphi

Delphi Corp.
In meeting the dangers of piloting large trucks in tight spaces and around pedestrians, Delphi Corp. has unveiled the Forewarn Back- up Aid, a rear detection system that aids the driver in detecting obstacles in backing maneuvers or loading dock situations.

The product offers the long-range detection benefits of a radar-based obstacle detection system — more than 16 feet (5 meters), and the advantage of a tailored coverage area — sensing obstacles in the vehicle’s path. The Back-up Aid’s audio alerts notifies the driver of objects in the rear vehicle path. These alerts vary in intensity and rate to indicate how close the vehicle is to an object.

Delphi’s radar-based Back-up Aid is robust enough to meet the harsh demands of the commercial vehicle industry, the company says, adding that the system provides benefits in heavy rain, fog, snow, and dirty vehicle conditions.