Do these platforms like BlueDrive and FSD not constantly survey the distance of objects in front of and around you? Or do they still rely on visuals like tail lights?
FSD is inferring distance of objects as it has no direct measurements. It's a real challenge in darkness since camera is a passive sensor and it has to rely on visual cues. I believe BlueCruise is using a radar, but I'm not sure how robust it is.
Edit: looked at a Mach e and it uses dual cameras behind the rear view mirror so likely intel’s mobile eye platform
Every radar system has this issue. It’s basically the same thing that caused that Tesla to run into the side of a semi so many years ago. The semi was stationary (relative to the road direction) so if the radar saw it probably ignored it.
I’ve never heard of a system that uses the cameras. Except Tesla since they removed the radar I guess. No one else seems to.
I’m guessing (but didn’t check!) Subaru also has the radar too.
Doesn’t help in this situation though.
Radar typically applies to the ACC system while camera applies to LKAS or lane centering. Rarely are the two connected. FSD and comma.ai are probably the only systems which combine the two.
That might be true for some vehicles only.
Subaru EyeSight cameras (there are 2x front cameras and 1x rear camera) are also used to detect moving and stationary objects, and it will engage the emergency braking if, e.g., you are driving or reversing into a wall. Lane detection can be disabled on Subaru cars, yet the EyeSight will continue to scan surroundings and be ready to start breaking.
As of this year, the EyeSight is available even on Subaru BRZ 2nd gen with the manual transmisson.
How does it manage that? Is the clutch electrically controlled?
According to this video, breaks will be applied automatically, even if it is in neutral or if the engine stalls: https://youtu.be/8WIydvZZ23I