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Bosch has introduced a new tram assist suite aimed at increasing safety and reliability in urban rail systems. This advanced suite includes cutting-edge sensor technology and multiple assistance systems designed to minimize accidents and reduce operational disruptions. The suite is available as both original equipment and a retrofit solution, ensuring compatibility with existing fleets.
Key Highlights:
- Comprehensive Assistance Systems: The suite includes forward, near-range, flank, and focus assist functions, each targeting specific safety challenges faced by tram drivers.
- OEM-Independent Integration: The system can be integrated into new trams or retrofitted into existing fleets, offering flexibility and cost efficiency.
- Advanced Sensor Technology: Incorporates a sensor cluster with camera, radar, LiDAR, and ultrasound technology for full 360-degree monitoring.
- Driver Monitoring: Focus assist helps prevent accidents caused by driver fatigue or distraction by monitoring the driver’s gaze and posture.
- Global Compliance: The system meets all international standards for urban trains and trams, ensuring robustness and reliability.
Bosch’s tram assist suite represents a significant advancement in urban rail safety, particularly in busy city environments where trams are prone to accidents and disruptions. The suite’s forward assist system provides early warnings of potential head-on collisions, while the near-range assist monitors areas around tram stops to prevent accidents involving pedestrians or coupling surfers. The flank assist addresses risks from cross traffic and left-turning vehicles, and the focus assist monitors the driver for signs of tiredness or distraction.
The system is based on state-of-the-art Bosch sensor technology, which allows for over-the-air updates and the integration of predictive maintenance concepts. As an OEM-independent solution, it can be easily integrated into existing fleets, reducing costs and simplifying training for operators. Bosch is already working on future automation concepts, including depot automation, which will further enhance urban rail operations.
This comprehensive suite not only boosts operational reliability but also significantly enhances safety for both drivers and passengers, marking a crucial step toward the future of automated urban rail transportation.
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