VAIVA from A to Z – J

We want to bring VAIVA closer. From our technologies to our work environment, we present the most important topics with VAIVA from A to Z.
J for Junction
We have often looked at our methods and tools with which we develop, test, perform simulations or verify our functions and algorithms. But let’s also take a look at the results of our work. Because safety in road traffic begins with normal driving. When we approach confusing situations, for example at road junctions, increased attention is required. In order to provide the driver with the best possible support, we have developed the intersection assistant.
Its goal is to minimize the risk of accidents in cross-traffic areas. The complexity of the functional logic lies in the fact that the function must detect early enough whether the approaching cross-traffic (i.e. because of the driving direction) could lead to a collision situation. If a collision is imminent, the function must warn the driver in good time. If the assistant were to miscalculate the situation, it could prompt an unnecessary and disruptive action, such as if it triggers a warning, although the cross-traffic is making a turn, thus eliminating the threat of a collision.
The intersection assistant software runs on the central driver assistance control unit. This enables direct access to all of the required data, such as the fused object information from the vehicle sensors (radar, cameras, laser scanners). After this data is processed, a corresponding action can be carried out:
- triggering of a short brake jerk or full braking when the speed of the ego vehicle is equal to or less than 10 km/h amid the threat of a collision that can’t be avoided by the driver
- generating optical information when detecting the cross-traffic in the front area
- generating an optical and acoustic warning when the ego vehicle speed is equal to or less than 30 km/h
- amid the threat of a collision that can still be avoided by the driver
And J for Joint
A job is a job. Or is it not? We believe that there’s more to it than that. What spurs us on is the knowledge, and the conviction that we can really achieve great things as a team. We work hard to turn our vision into reality; but with heart, meaning and reasoning.
We place high value on curiosity, imagination, creating one’s own ideas and making a personal commitment. Because we want to breed an expert culture, we also place great value on the selection, qualification and training and education of each employee with the help of personal development plans along our diverse career paths.
We are a team of experts, entrepreneurs and creative minds. We can be visionary, but also downright obsessed with details. We’re convinced that constructive and respectful discussions lead to the best solutions and we believe in an open competition for ideas and the principle of subsidiarity.
We work together to design road traffic safety, impact autonomous driving and make your future more flexible. With new concepts and solutions. And with revolutionary ideas and lots of personal interaction. This is how we implement our vision, each and every day, with passion.
A job with us is not just a job!