BMW G12 - Overview Of Sensors; Sensor Locations

G12�Driver�Assistance�Systems
3.�KAFAS
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• Tailgate�warning
• Collision�warning�with�city�braking�function
• Pedestrian�warning�with�city�braking�function
• Lane�departure�warning
• Road�sign�recognition.
The�KAFAS�stereo�camera�plays�a�supporting�role�in�the�following�systems:
• Active�Cruise�Control�with�Stop&Go�(ACC)
• Steering�and�lane�control�assistant�including�traffic�jam�assistant
• Active�lane�keeping�assistant�with�active�side�collision�protection
3.1.�Detection�range
Due�to�differences�in�perspective�between�the�left�and�right�optical�path�of�the�camera,�the�stereo
camera�is�able�to�measure�the�distance�to�an�object�and�now�also�its�height�above�road�level.
While�the�monochrome�camera�merely�estimates�distances,�the�stereo�camera�can�determine�the
distance�to�an�object�fairly�accurately�–�to�within�approximately�20�to�30�cm�–�from�approximately
40�m�away.
KAFAS�stereo�camera�detection�range