On Ford’s Australian proving grounds, Ray, Rosie and Roberto are robots who are key members of Ford’s safety technology development team helping to develop crash prevention systems. and many advanced driving technologies to improve driver confidence.
during the test Ford Ranger and Ford Everest new generation ii the three robots operate in dangerous conditions and still work 24/7. with a short break to recharge the battery Also, you don’t have to take a lunch break.
Three Intelligent Robots Test Ford’s Driving Assistance Technology The two anti-collision systems with automatic emergency braking (AEB) systems help control the car in the lane. Navigation helps avoid collisions Blind spot detection system Anti-collision system when reversing and much more.
Each robot plays a different role in testing assistive technology, with ‘Rosie’ being a Guided Soft Target Vehicle (GST), Vulnerable Road User (VRU) and ‘Roberto’ being driving robots, so these robots help Ford to secure Ford Advanced Driving Assistance Technology (ADAS) for the new generation Ford Ranger and Ford Everest It works well when the unexpected happens on the road. of vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists.
Chet Yakupitiyaj, Ford’s Advanced Driver Assistance Technology Engineer, said: “These three robots allow us to test advanced driver assistance technologies. full of both using the road together with other cars traffic at intersections Model pedestrian cyclist and many other situations It also helps to shorten the testing time. and can prove day and night ready to provide more accurate results than ever before.”
In the past, Ford’s advanced driver assistance technology engineers have required a model car with twitching cables to test and adjust systems such as the Anti-Collision System with Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB), but driver error and inclement weather can skew test results. .The testing period was extended, but the three robots made it possible to test a wide range of driving assistance technology during the day and at night. as well as adjusting the accuracy in centimeters
The robots Rosie and Ray are precisely attached to the test vehicle. Either that car is driven by Roberto’s robot. or by an engineer to simulate complex situations when testing advanced driving assistance technology.
Once the equipment is complete, the Rosie or the GST robot will have a radar like a real car. This makes it possible to test advanced drive technology systems in a variety of real-world situations. This ensures that systems such as the anti-collision system with automatic emergency braking function properly.
while Roberto He is a driving robot with sophisticated motion control technology to precisely integrate Rosie and Ray robots. It was installed in the test vehicle to control the steering, brakes and accelerator. Ford engineers will sit in the driver’s seat to help operate the test vehicle when needed. while another engineer observes Rosie and Rey’s work. and can take over when necessary
while Ray, who serves as a potentially dangerous road user Comes with a launcher to pretend to be a pedestrian, child and cyclist. during the day and night
“Ray’s role is to model a child running in front of a parked car. a cyclist or even pedestrians who can walk in front of the car at night My colleagues in other countries use the same robots for testing. This allows us to share data and test scenarios together. In the past we have tested in Australia to send information to teams in Europe and America as well. To ensure that our driver assistance technology meets Ford’s rigorous testing criteria and NCAP criteria around the world,” continued Chet.
“Ray robot Rosie and Roberto not only achieved more accurate and consistent results in complex driving-assistance technology tests. But it also allows us to simulate more realistic situations. to ensure the advanced driving technology of the next generation Ford Ranger and Ford Everest handles almost any situation on the roads,” added Chet.
Aiming to ensure better safety for car users
Ford safety and driver assistance technology development team Dedicated to developing the new Generation Ford Ranger and Ford Everest To provide enhanced safety Since physical testing at Ford crash testing centers around the world. to thousands of hours of crash testing with virtual reality technology. and using robots to test driver-assisted technology
Franco Moras, Ford’s Automotive Safety Manager, said: “The cabin structure of the Ford Ranger and the new generation of Everest. Made of high strength material so the cabin is safe Materials used for the A-pillar in front of the driver and the B-pillar between the front and rear cabins, including the C-pillar in the rear window including the lower door trim. Made from strong steel to help disperse the force of collisions away from the passengers.”
Ford engineers used data from virtual and physical tests. in the analysis to develop maximum security
Ford uses computer technology for engineering. Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) to build and analyze more than 150 new Ford Ranger and Everest models by simulating accidents in a variety of scenarios, such as a frontal collision. Rear and side impact It also simulates dozens of collisions with passengers inside the car. to analyze damage and repair small parts and protect passengers of all ages, young and old. including low speed collisions that may be encountered in the car park
“Before the prototype was built, we tested the new Ford Ranger and Ford Everest. using virtual reality technology to see the accident until the whole car is damaged This allows us to quickly improve the architecture of the car. to develop safer Ford vehicles,” Franco said.
In addition, the engineering team also brought Ford cars. Two new generations Going to do dozens of real crash tests. by simulating an accident with a supermarket trolley to a model of a kangaroo that was hit while the car was running at high speed. In total, Ford engineers tested more than 100 rounds of the car and conducted hundreds of slide rail crash tests to simulate the entire crash with passengers seated inside. And there are little tests too. and test the safety of different parts hundreds more
“The interior of Ford vehicles is packed with the latest driving technology. To provide better safety for the driver and all passengers,” added Franco.
with Ford’s rigorous safety testing system and the work of the entire safety team Including the robots Ray, Rosie and Roberto, the new generation Ford Ranger and Ford Everest Received a 5-star safety rating from the Australian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) Crash Testing Institute.
5 star safety standardsNew generation Ford Ranger and Ford Everest This is the latest vehicle to receive the ANCAP 5-Star Safety Rating Award, ensuring the 5-star safety standard that previous Ford Ranger and Everest models have received.
Based on the latest ANCAP safety standards testing criteria for 2022, the new generation Ford Ranger scores high in Adult Occupant Protection (AOP) of
Coherent crash test side collision and collisions from the opposite side of the cabin In addition, the new generation Ford Ranger and Ford Everest Also received the highest rating (‘Good’ rating) for protecting child passengers from frontal and side collisions.
Carla Hurweg, CEO of ANCAP, said: “It’s not easy for a car to get a 5 star safety rating. But it is crucial when considering the wide range of applications that Ford Ranger and Ford Everest have.”
Ford Everest and Ranger intelligent driving technologies include Collision Prevention with Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB), Lane Keeping Assist with Detection. A new wide-angle camera that detects approaching pedestrians and vehicles in “turns, intersections” scored highly in the ANCAP test.
“This is good news for those who use commercial vehicles. a family car or a private car for business including all users who use a car for work and leisure,” said Hurweg.
ANCAP’s latest testing regulations are the strictest ever, such as the lateral crash test speed increased to 60 km/h (from 50 km/h), while the weight of the vehicle was increased Towing hit 1,400 kg (from 1,300 kg) Tests were increased pre-collision safety protection. (Compared to 2018) making it difficult to get a 5 star rating, and the performance of the AEB system was tested between vehicles and passengers at intersections. the Ranger and Everest’s new wide-angle camera was a key factor in the car’s high scores in the ANCAP pre-crash safety test.
Ian Foston, Chief Platform Engineer, Ford Ranger and Ford Everest, said: “Ford knows how important safety is to drivers. We want our customers to be confident that Ford Ranger and Ford Everest are ready to take care of the driver and every passenger in the vehicle.”
“During the development of the new Ford Ranger and Ford Everest, We carry out a series of crash tests in Australia, North America and Europe to cover regulatory and government regulatory requirements (such as NCAP), as well as our own requirements which are many work stricter than the standards set by many government agencies. relevant country Because Ford wants to provide great safety in the Ford Ranger and Ford Everest,” says Ian.
“The entire Ford safety team Including the robots Ray, Rosie and Roberto, they are working hard to introduce the cutting edge driving technology. and meets the standards that modern car users expect,” said Ian.
