This fundamental work explains in detail systems for active safety and driver assistance
considering both their structure and their function. These include the well-known standard
systems such as Anti-lock braking system (ABS) Electronic Stability Control (ESC) or Adaptive
Cruise Control (ACC). But it includes also new systems for protecting collisions protection
for changing the lane or for convenient parking. The book aims at giving a complete picture
focusing on the entire system. First it describes the components which are necessary for
assistance systems such as sensors actuators mechatronic subsystems and control elements.
Then it explains key features for the user-friendly design of human-machine interfaces between
driver and assistance system. Finally important characteristic features of driver assistance
systems for particular vehicles are presented: Systems for commercial vehicles and motorcycles.
