Technical Feasibility of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) for Road Traffic Safety

Lu, Meng; Wevers, Kees; van der Heijden, Rob · 2005 · OpenAlex-citations

DOI: 10.1080/03081060500120282

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This paper evaluates the technical feasibility of five Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) functions—enhanced navigation, speed assistance, collision avoidance, intersection support, and lane keeping—as potential substitutes for physical infrastructure measures to achieve European road traffic safety targets. Motivated by the high global toll of traffic accidents and the slow, costly implementation of infrastructure redesigns, the authors analyze whether state-of-the-art enabling technologies can provide active safety solutions that mitigate human error, the primary cause of accidents. The study employs a technical review of core technologies, including positioning (GPS, inertial sensors, radar, lidar, vision), communication (vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-infrastructure), and sensor fusion. The authors assess these technologies from both autonomous and cooperative perspectives, examining their robustness, reliability, and current limitations. Specific attention is given to the integration of map databases with vehicle positioning for navigation and speed assistance, and the use of short-range radar and vision systems for collision avoidance. The analysis considers various system design options, such as warning versus control modes, and evaluates prerequisites like the availability of certified digital map data and regulatory frameworks for communication protocols. The findings indicate that navigation systems are technically mature and can effectively substitute for certain infrastructure requirements by optimizing route selection and providing dynamic traffic information. Speed assistance is also deemed technically feasible using map-based positioning and vehicle control, though its large-scale implementation is hindered by the lack of a low-cost, comprehensive European road safety map database and the need for standardized data exchange mechanisms. In contrast, collision avoidance and intersection support face significant technical and regulatory obstacles. While autonomous sensing systems using radar and vision show promise, they remain in experimental stages with issues regarding cost, robustness in adverse weather, and regulatory restrictions on short-range radar frequencies. Cooperative systems relying on vehicle-to-vehicle communication are conceptually viable but require further development in positioning accuracy and communication standards to ensure reliability. The paper concludes that while ADAS offers a plausible alternative to infrastructure measures, particularly for speed control and navigation, widespread adoption depends on overcoming technical hurdles and establishing supportive regulatory and market frameworks. The authors emphasize the need for public-private partnerships to maintain certified map databases and for harmonized standards for communication and sensor technologies. They suggest that a differentiated approach, mandating stricter control in high-risk areas while allowing voluntary systems in safer environments, could enhance acceptance and effectiveness. Ultimately, the study highlights that while the technology exists, achieving the necessary robustness, cost-effectiveness, and market penetration for large-scale safety impact remains a significant challenge requiring continued research and coordinated policy action.

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