Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) systems have only been introduced a few years ago and made mandatory on new cars registered in Europe starting from 2022. To be more precise, the first AEB systems they began appearing in the mid-2000s on luxury models, but have rapidly expanded to lower segments since then. This is an ADAS technology that allows to further increase safety on board the vehicle avoiding, theoretically, unpleasant accidents related to distraction at the wheel.
Depending on the vehicle, the AEB works using radar, cameras, LiDAR or even a combination of these to identify an impending collision and, first, apply the brakes to stop the vehicle. However, in a recent survey, AAA (American Automobile Association) highlighted important critical issues related to emergency automatic braking systems, defining them ineffective in most conditions. While at low speeds it appears to operate correctly, at higher speeds or during sudden crossings it seems that the system is unable to perform the function correctly.
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