New driver safety concept for automated and manual driving mode

Geisler, Claus; Schöneburg, Rodolfo; Feese, Jochen; Gärtner, Eric; Öztürk, Abdulkadir; Richert, Julien; Warwel, Jürgen

Affiliations

¹Mercedes-Benz Cars, Daimler AG, Germany

Abstract

After ten years Mercedes-Benz is presenting once again an ESF (Experimentales Sicherheitsfahrzeug / Experimental Safety Vehicle) – the ESF 2019. This research vehicle, based on a series production vehicle, represents a platform of safety innovations

In highly automated vehicles, the driver seat occupant is no longer required to maintain a standard driving posture while the vehicle is operating in automated driving mode. This enables new interior concepts with more flexibility and seating comfort, depending on the specific driving situation and responsibility. During automated driving mode, the driver has the option to choose more flexible seating positions to relax, work or enjoy the entertainment system. The visitors of the ESV exhibition will get a chance to experience this safety concept.

The option to choose a more relaxed seating position compels further consideration of occupant safety. The new flexible seating positions are expected to provide the same level of crash worthiness that is known from current standard seating positions for manual driving. For future car concepts, the safety systems need added flexibility to enable new situations beyond the standard driving position.

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Cited Works (1)

Year	Entry
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