Joachim Mathes is R&D and Product Marketing Manager, Valeo and one of the best experts on ADAS. DVN presents an exclusive interview:
DVN: Cameras are more and more used in cars. Can you tell us the applications targeted by Valeo?
J.M.: Rear Camera System, Surround Camera System, interior and exterior eMirrors, Multifunctional Front Cameras (behind the windshield), specific cameras for automated and autonomous driving (this includes both far-field cameras with ~100° FoV and near-field cameras with ~180° FoV).
DVN: What are the main regulations or safety assessments in the different countries that could help for the expansion of camera use?
J.M.: Regulation like the Back-over Protection Act in the US that mandates every car to have a rear camera. Global NCAP organisations demanding active safety features like AEB to reach 5 or even 4 stars (expected to be followed by regulators in some markets). Legislation enabling eMirrors and automated/autonomous driving.