The ADAS in 4-wheelers was a premium feature in luxury segments before. Then it expanded to the more affordable segments as well. The new Honda City and the Verna 2023 ar enow equipped with it as well. But that was the 4-wheeler segment. Yamaha has showcased its form of ADAS, called the AMSAS ( Advanced Motorcycle Stabilisation Assist System).
Its capabilities? It can steer and balance itself without input from the rider. Let's get into the highlights and some visual shots.
Yamaha AMSAS- The Self-Balancing Mechanism
Yamaha has announced the self-balancing technology with the goal of reducing motorcycle-related fatalities to zero by the year 2050. This is very much in line with their mission to reduce major accidents while riding motorbikes at high speeds. The Yamaha Advanced Motorbike Stabilisation Assist System (AMSAS) self-balancing technology is a crucial part of the system.
How does It work?
The video released by the company uses a modified R25 for testing. The system comprises a drive actuator mounted on the re-engineered front wheel and a steering actuator mounted on the handlebar of the test bike. Both of these work in conjunction with a six-axis inertial measurement unit (IMU) to reduce instability, at speeds of 5kmph and below. Just to put it simply, this helps the rider keep the bike stable at slow speeds without necessarily putting their feet on the ground.
AMSAS aim is to work in conjunction with the existing radar-linked combined braking system that constantly monitors possible accident causes, such as sudden braking or lane changes by vehicles in front, sudden acceleration by vehicles behind, as well as approaching obstructions. When active, the system assists with defensive maneuvers, as well as adaptive braking.
What The Future Holds
Yamaha says that in the future this tech will its way to the existing lineup as well. It is an easy installation on the current motorcycles with minimal modification. It has been designed as an accessory kit consisting of a steering actuator and a drive actuator. Also, manufacturers like Honda and BMW have previously displayed their various motorbike self-balancing systems, but a production model is yet to arrive.
With the pace that the industry is moving in this direction, real-world products are not very far from their inception. See the video released by Yamaha at this link to see it in action.
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