Mercedes-Benz has introduced the new stereo multi-purpose camera (SMPC), or stereo camera in order to increase safety of the vehicles.
The automaker said that the stereo camera will be equipped in its new S-Class and will have an opening angle of 45° as well as capable of three dimensional detection of crossing objects and pedestrians.
The two eyes of the camera will offer a three-dimensional view of the area of about 50m in front of the vehicle.
According to the company, the camera will be able to monitor the overall situation ahead for a range of up to 500m to offer data for processing by various systems.
The stereo camera's lenses will act as the car's eyes and the system of radar sensors features two short-range radar sensors in the front bumper with a range of 30m.
Mercedes-Benz said that the data from the camera and radars is amalgamated in a control unit in order to provide the system-specific data for the various functions.
