Mercedes-Benz has introduced its latest piece of Car-to-X technology that alerts motorists to potholes.
The new Mercedes-Benz C-Class, S-Class, and EQS can all detect potholes and speed bumps. After registering one, if the ‘Car-to-X Communication’ service is activated, this information is sent to the Mercedes-Benz Cloud in real time through the car’s mobile phone network. Other Mercedes-Benz models in the area are then informed and the pot holes/speed bumps will be displayed with icons on the navigation screen. In addition, the car will ring an audible warning sign about 10 seconds before the pothole/speed bump is reached.
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Passenger cars built by Mercedes-Benz from 2016 can receive the warning information, as long as they have a Mercedes me account and the Car-to-X Communication service has been enabled. In these vehicles, the warnings will state ‘Traffic event ahead’ while in the new C-Class, S-Class, and EQS, the warning will be ‘Look out, pothole!’ or ‘Attention, speed bump.’ These alerts are available in a host of markets worldwide in 36 languages.
The new C-Class, S-Class, and EQS detect potholes when a certain threshold value is reached during sudden suspension compression and rebound. A similar algorithm is used to detect speed bumps, although it is determined through the compression and rebound sequence.
Mercedes-Benz also has another Car-to-X function dubbed ‘Crosswind Assist.’ This system is activated in the event of a strong crosswind and helps the driver with targeted braking and steering interventions. The Mercedes-Benz Cloud is also notified, warning drivers following behind of the wind.
