The latest version is faster than ever.
These safety systems are modern and high-tech. Some even stop the vehicle if an unexpected obstacle is presented at the front. This is called safety. These features theoretically prove to be safe for both the vehicle and its occupants, but it is not always practical.
Auto manufacturers must use fake vehicles to test their products. One example is the AB Dynamics Guided Soft Target (GST), which has received a new version, called the GST120.
Soft Car 360 is a dummy vehicle that the GST uses. It sits on top of a remote-operated platform made from foam pieces. Note that both NHTSA and Euro NCAP use the GST to test Advanced Driver Assist System.
The GST120 has a top speed of 75 miles per hour (120 km/h). This is an improvement on the previous version’s 62 mph (100km/h) top speed. This allows for more highway testing, which is what most ADAS features were designed for. It also features an improved battery capacity to allow for extended testing and an antilock braking system to perform emergency brake tests in high-speed car–to-car following situations.
“The GST120 maintains all the convenience features that our self-propelled GST vehicles have, such as being rebuilt in less than eight minutes and minimizing collision damages, but it has an extended speed capability, and an enhanced range software tools,” explains Dr. Andrew Pick (AB Dynamics Track Testing Director).
The process of ADAS testing can be viewed through the video at the top of the page. Also, you can see a quick comparison of the GST100 to the new GST 120.