At IAA Transportation 2024, ZF introduced the latest version of its Advanced Driving Assistance System, OnGuardMAX, along with the modular brake platform, mBSP XBS, tailored for the European commercial vehicle market. The new OnGuardMAX integrates upgraded radar and camera technologies, paired with an advanced image processing module, to enhance safety for both vehicles and drivers. The mBSP XBS, now in production with major European manufacturers, features a streamlined system design with centralized intelligence housed in a single ECU, offering scalable functionalities for increased automation.
Building on previous iterations, ZF has added several new safety features to OnGuardMAX. The Moving Off Information System (MOIS) is designed to monitor the area directly in front of the vehicle, helping to identify objects or pedestrians that may be difficult to see during initial movement. Other enhancements, such as Highway Assist and Traffic Jam Assist, allow the vehicle to automatically adjust its speed and maintain safe distances, improving both safety and driver comfort.
“With OnGuardMAX, we’re proud to present an advanced driver assistance system that sets a new industry standard,” stated Philipp Helmich, Senior Vice President in charge of the Product Line Chassis Control (CVS). “This version showcases our commitment to leading the industry in technology development that enhances commercial vehicle safety, aligning with regulatory requirements while integrating more sophisticated features for safer roads.”
The latest OnGuardMAX can connect to up to six short-range radars, providing coverage of up to 80 meters on either side of the vehicle and up to 220 meters in front, with a wide 150-degree field of view. Its improved data fusion capabilities from radar sensors and cameras enhance object detection and speed adjustments, with automatic braking as necessary.
OnGuardMAX also features lane assist technologies, including Lane Departure Warning, Lane Keeping Assist, and Lane Centering, which promote safer highway driving. It supports automatic braking during initial vehicle movements and near-side turns with MOIS and Blind Spot Information System (BSIS), while complying with cybersecurity regulation UNECE R155 without needing a dedicated gateway ECU. With capabilities that surpass current GSR guidelines, OnGuardMAX facilitates automated driving up to Level 2 and is prepared for higher levels of automation in the future.
