Pressure sensors in the bumper reliably detect accidents involving pedestrians and activate the safety systems in the
vehicle's body.
Frankfurt am Main, Germany, April 9, 2014. The international automotive supplier Continental received the 2014 Automotive News PACE (Premier Automotive Suppliers Contribution to Excellence) Award for its Pressure sensor- based Pedestrian Protection System (PPS pSAT). This marks Continental’s third PACE Award win in just two years.
Continental has developed the solution for pedestrian protection – which is in series production since 2011 – together with Daimler. The system helps European
automakers and other manufacturers selling vehicles in Europe to meet the upcoming Euro NCAP standards, which
require enhanced measures to reduce injury in pedestrian collisions. With the United States, Japan and other key
global markets implementing similar requirements, Continental set out to create a cost-effective solution, using
pressure sensors and a flexible tube mounted behind the vehicle’s front fascia. The PPS activates within 10-15 milliseconds of impact by slightly lifting the hood of the vehicle, thereby reducing pedestrian injury through energy absorption and deflection of the impact across the surface.
The PPS pSAT technology is easily installed in a variety of vehicle types thanks to its high flexibility in various front end designs. The PPS pSAT is designed to be resistant to environmental influences including electrostatic discharge, temperature, humidity and stray light. Additionally, the system provides weight and cost reduction compared to other pedestrian protection options currently on the market.
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