Volkswagen unveiled its impressive Emergency Assist tech
- Manufacturers have to take driver safety seriously when designing cars
- Volkswagen has given an in-depth look at how Emergency Assist works
- Needless to say, it went down well online and clearly has an audience
Published on Nov 04, 2024 at 3:21 PM (UTC+4)
by Ben Thompson
Last updated on Nov 05, 2024 at 12:43 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Tom Wood
Volkswagen has demonstrated how its Emergency Assist works and it’s truly impressive.
When it comes to car technology, driver safety is always a top priority.
Worst case scenarios can happen and it’s reassuring to know that manufacturers are coming up with solutions.
This latest development from Volkswagen really could be a game changer – and would save a lot of lives.
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How the Emergency Assist technology works
Imagine you’re driving along a busy highway and you pass out.
It sounds like a nightmarish scenario doesn’t it?
Fortunately, Emergency Assist is built for these kinds of situations.
Once the system detects no input from the steering wheel for more than 20 seconds, it’ll issue a reminder for the driver to re-engage.
Should they get no response, small jolts will be sent up through the brakes and seatbelt pre-tensioners, as reported by Baller Alert.
It’s hoped that these would awaken the driver.
If this doesn’t work, then Emergency Assist takes over completely.
The car would use its sensors to pull over to the side of the road, activating hazard lights and honking the horn.
This way, other drivers aren’t caught off guard.
All whilst this is going on, the car will make a call to emergency services and the car doors will unlock.
The car will then be stationed on the road side, waiting for assistance.
With the way that technology is advancing nowadays, we wouldn’t be surprised if the situation was attended to by this half aircraft, half ambulance created by Airbus.
How the internet reacted to this latest development from Volkswagen
When Volkswagen shared a clip of the tech in action to their Instagram, they got a big reaction.
One person commented: “Every vehicle should have this! Not just for falling asleep, but for choking, heart attack and stroke.”
Another said: “I’m epileptic, seizures are very rare, but I did have one traffic accident. I got a seizure on a highway.
“If I can afford it, I will seek out a car with this feature.”
“My mom works all night on long shifts with very little sleep and drives, she needs this car,” a fellow supporter affirmed.
Clearly there’s an audience out there for this technology.
The feature is available on many of the brand’s new models as part of their IQ.DRIVE assistance technologies.
Also included is an Active Blind Spot Monitor, an Adaptive Cruise Control and a Travel Assist.
Volkswagen’s name is never too far away from a story that grabs people’s attention.
Just recently, a TikToker had to confirm that his extra wide VW car was not a photoshop creation and was actually real.
