Accident Reconstruction, the Autonomous Vehicle and ADAS
C1869
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After the crash, you need to know if an autonomous or driver assistance system was installed in the vehicle, if it functioned properly, and if it affected the outcome of the accident. Get a detailed look at the rapidly growing field of self-driving vehicles and driver assistance systems. What is available, how does it work, and what will happen in a crash scenario? How does it affect product liability and accident reconstruction? Some auto manufacturers are equipping the majority of their new vehicles with such technology, and it’s important for the forensic engineer to “stay ahead of the curve." We’ll look at how to determine if the systems were installed, if they were enabled, and if they functioned as designed. The presentation will be interspersed with many videos and photos, allowing participants to experience for themselves the implications of this exciting new field. Examples of the systems at work will be demonstrated.
Please bring your laptop and calculator with you to this course. If you have the ability, please download the Toyota TechStream software onto your laptop prior to attending. And, if you are in possession of a CDR900 or Nexiq USB Link, please bring that with you.
The second day will be a mix of in classroom and track time experimenting with vehicles equipped with FCW and AEB systems. Targets will vary between a simulated rear collision with a vehicle and a collision with a pedestrian. Different speeds and target offsets will be explored, and students will get to experience hands on what is experienced during an AEB event. Vehicles will be provided for the students to test the functionality of the FCW and AEB systems.
This course has been approved by the Accreditation Commission for Traffic Accident Reconstruction (ACTAR) for 12 Continuing Education Units (CEUs). Upon completion of this course, accredited reconstructionists should mail a copy of their course certificate and the $5 participant CEU fee to ACTAR,PO Box 1493, North Platte, NE 69103.
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- By attending this course, participants will be able to:
- Summarize relevant ADAS technology both in current production and under development
- Identify applicable state and federal regulations
- Explain the ethical and societal implications of the technology
- Define performance parameters based on currently available standards and protocols
- Formulate a plan to approach accident reconstruction using the new technology
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- Prior experience with accident reconstruction and the litigation process is beneficial. An engineering background is helpful but not required.
- Duration
- 13:00
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- 1.3