Next-Gen Safety and Automation for Trucks

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At IAA Transportation 2024, ZF unveiled the latest version of its OnGuardMAX Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) and the modular mBSP XBS brake platform for the European commercial vehicle market. These innovations focus on enhanced safety features, improved automation, and compliance with new regulations. OnGuardMAX integrates upgraded radar and camera technologies, while mBSP XBS simplifies system architecture with centralized intelligence. Together, these advancements aim to improve both vehicle and driver safety.

Key Highlights

• OnGuardMAX now meets the latest General Safety Regulations (GSR) and supports automation up to Level 2.
• Enhanced safety features include:
  • Moving Off Information System (MOIS) to monitor blind spots during initial movement.
  • Highway Assist and Traffic Jam Assist for automatic speed adjustments in various driving conditions.
• The mBSP XBS brake platform is in series production with major European OEMs, offering centralized intelligence for scalable automation.
• OnGuardMAX can be connected to up to six short-range radars, covering a range of 220 meters in front and 80 meters on either side of the vehicle.
• Features like Lane Departure Warning, Lane Keeping Assist, and Lane Centering further enhance highway safety.
• OnGuardMAX complies with cybersecurity regulations (UNECE R155), requiring no additional gateway ECU.

Main Developments in OnGuardMAX

Building on previous versions, the latest OnGuardMAX introduces new safety enhancements aimed at improving object detection and speed adjustments. The Moving Off Information System (MOIS) is particularly important in urban environments, where pedestrians or objects may not be visible from the driver’s elevated position. Additionally, features like Highway Assist and Traffic Jam Assist automatically adjust the vehicle’s speed and maintain a safe distance, reducing driver fatigue in congested traffic.

Philipp Helmich, Senior Vice President and head of the Product Line Chassis Control (CVS) at ZF, said, “With the launch of OnGuardMAX, we have introduced enhanced features that make it an industry-leading driver assistance system. Our latest version demonstrates how we continue to lead the industry in developing new technologies to improve commercial vehicle safety.”

Modular Brake Platform mBSP XBS

ZF’s modular brake platform, mBSP XBS, is already in series production with major European manufacturers. It features a simplified system layout with centralized intelligence, housed in a single ECU. This modular system can be customized to meet the demands of varying automation levels, offering scalable features that enhance vehicle safety.

Advanced Automation and Regulation Compliance

OnGuardMAX exceeds current GSR guidelines and is ready to support higher levels of vehicle automation. By fusing radar and camera data, the system enhances object detection and can automatically apply brakes when necessary, improving overall road safety. Additionally, it integrates advanced driver assistance features such as Blind Spot Information System (BSIS) and lane assist functions for safer highway driving.

This latest version is equipped to handle more complex driving scenarios, positioning ZF as a leader in automated safety systems for commercial vehicles.