Rear view camera, image processing technology
featured on Ford F-150
AURORA, ON, Jan. 6, 2016 /CNW/ - Magna International Inc., a
world leader in camera-based driver assistance systems, announced
today its rear view camera and innovative image processing
technologies are featured in the 2016 Ford F-150 Pro Trailer Backup
Assist system, the top CES 2016 Innovation Award honoree in the
Vehicle Intelligence category.
Ford's Pro Trailer Backup Assist system allows a driver to
safely back-up a trailer with an automated system in which the
driver steers the trailer using a control knob, while the truck
steers its own wheels. Ford's system is enabled by Magna's rear
view camera, which measures the angle between truck and trailer, as
well as Magna's image processing algorithm, which calculates
trailer angle by detecting target decals on the trailer.
"Congratulations to Ford Motor Company on being recognized by
the CES for their innovative system," said Swamy Kotagiri, Magna's Chief Technology
Officer. "Collaboration between automakers and suppliers is
increasingly important as more autonomous features are incorporated
into vehicles. We are proud to support Ford with this
first-to-market trailer back-up technology on the F-150."
The award-winning technologies will be displayed at Tech West in
the Innovation Awards Showcase on Level 1, booth #83319 at the
Sands Expo Center during CES 2016 from January 6-10. Magna's CES booth will be located
in the Las Vegas Convention
Center's North Hall, booth #4327.
About Magna International
We are a leading global automotive supplier with 305
manufacturing operations and 95 product development, engineering
and sales centres in 29 countries. We have approximately 139,000
employees focused on delivering superior value to our customers
through innovative products, processes and World Class
Manufacturing. Our product capabilities include producing body,
chassis, exterior, seating, powertrain, electronic, vision, closure
and roof systems and modules, as well as complete vehicle
engineering and contract manufacturing. Our common shares trade on
the Toronto Stock Exchange (MG) and the New York Stock Exchange
(MGA). For further information about Magna, visit our website at
www.magna.com.
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