The latest driver-assist technology from
Magna, which supplies vision-based driver-assistance systems to
more than 60 percent of major automakers
TROY, MI, Oct. 26, 2016 /CNW/ - Magna International
Inc., a world leader in camera-based driver-assistance systems,
announced today its vision-based driver-assistance technologies are
featured in the 2017 Ford Super Duty Trailer Reverse Guidance
system.
Magna's EYERIS® driver-assistance technology supports the
Trailer Reverse Guidance system jointly developed by Magna and
Ford. Image-processing software determines the angle between truck
and trailer and provides the most appropriate view to the driver,
depending on the trailer's trajectory. Three high-resolution
cameras and a color-coded bird's-eye diagram of the truck help warn
the driver of potential jackknife conditions. Additional technology
shows the driver the required steering wheel movement for reversing
in a straight line.
The Magna camera technology helps make the Super Duty camera and
display for Trailer Reverse Guidance exclusive in the pickup truck
segment and best-in-class for any mass market vehicle. Magna has
multiple patents on the trailer angle detection and guidance
technology.
Magna's back-up driver assistance systems are already used in
the F-Series. When designing the all-new Super Duty, Ford Motor
Company tapped Magna to build an even more sophisticated towing and
trailering system to meet Super Duty customer needs. Because Ford
Super Duty drivers tow frequently, Magna worked with the Ford team
to develop advanced tools and high-definition cameras to create a
360-degree view for the driver.
"Ford approached Magna to develop a solution for Super Duty
customers, for whom trailering and towing is a priority," said
Swamy Kotagiri, Chief Technology
Officer at Magna. "For two years, dozens of Magna engineers from
the U.S., Germany and Canada worked together with Ford engineers to
develop technology to enable Trailer Reverse Guidance, which makes
trailering safer and more convenient. We are proud to support Ford
with this innovation."
Trailer Reverse Guidance is the latest driver-assist technology
supplied by Magna, which supplies camera systems to more than 60
percent of major OEMs around the world.
About Magna
We are a leading global automotive supplier with 309
manufacturing operations and 99 product development, engineering
and sales centres in 29 countries. We have over 152,000 employees
focused on delivering superior value to our customers through
innovative products and processes, and World Class Manufacturing.
We have complete vehicle engineering and contract manufacturing
expertise, as well as product capabilities which include body,
chassis, exterior, seating, powertrain, electronic, active driver
assistance, vision, closure and roof systems. 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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