Hill Descent Control Hill Descent Control uses the vehicle’s braking system to keep it from going faster than a certain speed while traveling downhill. Hill
Hill Start Assist Hill Start Assist keeps the vehicle from rolling backward when on an incline. The system holds the brakes for a brief period
Human-Machine Interface The Human-Machine Interface (HMI) is responsible for the communication between the vehicle and its occupants. The technology consists of touchscreens, voice recognition, and
Inertia Measurement Unit The Inertia Measurement Unit (IMU) detects the directional force of the vehicle. The IMU is useful to determine where the car is
Infrared Infrared technology aids night vision by using an electromagnetic spectrum invisible to the human eye but can be detected by cameras. When the technology
J3016 The J3016 is a standard used to define different levels of automation in a vehicle. The Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) defines these different
J3018 J3018 is a set of guidelines for prototype automated driving systems. Back to the Glossary
Lane Change Assist Lane change assist technology uses long-range radar sensors to ensure safer lane changes by detecting other vehicles in the driver’s blind spots.
Lane Departure Warning The vehicle’s forward-facing camera detects lane markings and warns the driver when they begin to stray from them. If the vehicle leaves
Lane Keeping Assist This system assists the driver in keeping the vehicle in its intended lane and on its intended path. With the forward-facing camera,
Levels of Automation The Levels of Automation are a recognized standard for vehicle automation as defined by the Society of Automotive Engineers. The standards are
LiDAR Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) combines a camera sensor and an infrared laser emitter to provide the vehicle with a 3D map of its
