The stress and frustration associated with being caught in any one of dozens of traffic jams on the UAE’s roads for daily commuters will soon be a fleeting memory, as a new driver assistance system undergoes its final preparations for a global launch.
Bosch, an international supplier of automotive technology and services is currently laying the remaining groundwork for its Traffic Jam Assistant system, a software programme that can guide vehicles through highway traffic jams.
The new system, which is set to begin production in 2014, will brake, accelerate, and steer completely autonomously, at speeds up to 50 kilometres per hour, meaning it will operate in most stop-and-go situations.
Following its initial scheduled launch next year, Bosch’s Traffic Jam Assistant will be further enhanced to cover faster speeds and more complex driving situations. Eventually, Bosch claims, it will serve as a highway pilot, making fully autonomous driving on highways in any condition a new reality.
Guido Gring, Vice President of Bosch Automotive Aftermarket, Middle East and Africa said: “The Traffic Jam Assistant will reduce the factors provoking road rage, thus, contributing significantly to avoiding road dangers and accidents. By also remaining stress free on Middle East roads, people can go about their daily lives with ease.”