Ford steers rural drivers to safety

First published in Intertraffic Innovation News - June 4, 2020

Ford has introduced a solution for rural roads which it says can gently steer a vehicle back on track when needed. Road Edge Detection is designed for country driving at speeds of 45-70mph (72-112 km/h) and uses a camera located below the rear view mirror to monitor road edges 50m in front of the vehicle and several metres to the side, the company adds.

The system’s advanced algorithm determines when there are clear structural changes from the road to the nearby area while also offering steering support on roads when lane marking is obscured or hidden by leaves, snow or rain.