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novembre 12, 2021 - Mercedes-Benz Trucks

Now bus drivers have the best perspective: camera view with a bird's eye perspective for Mercedes-Benz and Setra buses

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  • A new camera system improves the #bus driver's view of pedestrians and cyclists
  • An all-around, bird's eye view with the 360-degree camera and 270-degree camera
  • Available soon for numerous Mercedes-Benz and Setra model series
  • Buses from Daimler Buses lead the way with vehicle #safety systems

Once the ship's look-out used to climb up into the crow's nest. Today Mercedes-Benz and Setra buses can be optionally equipped with a 360-degree or 270-degree camera system. In both cases the objective is identical – to achieve the best possible all-around visibility for maximum #safety, because pedestrians and cyclists can be perceived even when they are not in the driver's direct field of vision or can't be seen in the outside mirrors. This means increased support for drivers in their highly responsible jobs and protection for more vulnerable road users.

An all-around, bird's eye view with the 360-degree camera and 270-degree camera

New to vehicles from Daimler Buses are the optional 360-degree camera system for Mercedes-Benz and Setra solo buses in touring, inter-city and regular service operations and a 270-degree system in the Mercedes-Benz Citaro articulated #bus. On the solo vehicle four cameras give an all-around view of the surrounding area (360 degrees), while on the articulated #bus, due to the different articulation angles of the front and rear sections, three cameras give a lateral overview to the left and right of the rear section and to the rear (270 degrees).

Depending on the model, the front camera is mounted either below or above the windscreen, while both side cameras are located above the side windows. Just like the present reversing camera, the rear camera is mounted in the vicinity of the rear window. Thanks to this system pedestrians, cyclists and obstacles can also be observed in areas which would otherwise not be visible to the driver. Thus the system increases road #safety as a possible collision can be detected and accidents prevented. As the vehicle pulls away, the camera system is automatically activated up to a speed of 35 km/h. It is also active at higher speeds when the turn signal indicator is actuated. As speed is reduced, the system also switches on automatically from 32 km/h. On a ten-inch monitor with a divided screen, the driver sees the #bus from a bird's eye perspective. A second image on the monitor is dependent on the driving situation: depending on which turn signal indicator is activated or the engaged reversing gear, it changes automatically to the appropriate side for example. A total of five views are available. Also drivers can switch the images manually when required. A corresponding menu is available for this on the screen. The driver can also use this to manually switch the monitor on or off.

Further information in the press release to download

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