In addition to the omni-directional sensing of the current Honda SENSING 360＋ will further reduce driver burden by preventing collisions through accurate detection of abnormal conditions occurring to the driver, road environment and other vehicles in the vicinity.
(Technological announcement made in 2023)
System configuration
In addition to the functions of the Honda SENSING 360, Honda SENSING 360+ will newly adopt a driver monitoring camera and high-definition maps to improve functions to monitor the driver’s condition and to control the vehicle, respectively, to further reduce driver burden.
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The system use the information on external conditions obtained by each sensor to recognize, predict and make decisions to assist safe driving. A vast number of simulation and public road verification results amassed through the development of Honda SENSING Elite is enhancing the reliability of Honda SENSING 360+ in terms of its recognition, prediction and decision making.
Overview of Honda SENSING 360+ functions
Exit Warning
While the vehicle is parked, when the system detects a vehicle approaching from the rear, the indicator on the front pillar or side mirror lights up to assist occupants to recognize an approaching vehicle. When the system detects the risk of a collision between the vehicle door the occupant is about to open/opened and other vehicles passing by, an indicator flashes and an audible alarm sounds to alert the occupants.
Driver Emergency Support System*1
When the driver becomes incapable of continuing to drive due to some factors such as a sudden change in health condition while driving, the system assists deceleration and stopping of the vehicle within the same lane.
When the driver is unresponsive to the system’s requests for a handover (the transfer of control back to the driver), the system escalates alarm sounds and urges the driver to respond. If the driver remains unresponsive, the system will assist deceleration and stopping of the vehicle within the same lane while alerting other road users around the vehicle using hazard lights and the horn.
Predictive Curve Departure Warning
Upon approaching a curve or while navigating a curve on an expressway, when the system determines that immediate deceleration is necessary to avoid the risk of a roadway departure, the system provides warnings and assists in deceleration to reduce the possibility of an incident in which the vehicle leaves the roadway at a curve.
When the vehicle is about to enter a curve at a high speed, the system provides a visual warning by displaying “Caution curve ahead” on the meter to facilitate the driver’s early recognition of the risk.
Advanced In Lane Driving with Hands-off Capability*1 / Advanced In Lane Driving*1
Whie driving on an expressway, the system reduces driver burden by operating the accelerator, brake pedal and steering wheel to assist the driver to maintain proper vehicle speed and stay in the lane even while the driver takes hands off the steering wheel.
The system utilizes high-definition maps and the global navigation satellite system (GNSS*2) to identify the vehicle position. When there is no car in front of the vehicle, the system drives the vehicle along the middle of the lane while maintaining the pre-set vehicle speed. When there is a car in front, the system follows that vehicle in front while maintaining a proper following distance.
Note: Availability of the hands-off capability varies depending on the country/region. In regions where hands-off capability is not available, the system assists the driving in the same way while the driver keeps hands on the steering wheel.
Active Lane Change Recommendation*1
Whie driving on an expressway using Advanced In Lane Driving with Hands-off Capability, when the system detects a vehicle in front which is moving at a slower speed, the system assesses the vehicle’s surroundings under certain conditions. When the system determines a lane change is possible, it notifies the driver. When the driver approves the lane change to pass the slower vehicle by pressing the switch button on the steering wheel, the system controls the turn signal, accelerating/decelerating and steering to assist in passing and returning to the original lane.
Advanced Lane Change*1
Whie driving on an expressway using Advanced In Lane Driving , when the system detects a vehicle in front which is moving at a slower speed, the system assesses the vehicle’s surroundings under certain conditions. When the system determines a lane change is possible, it notifies the driver. When the slower vehicle the system controls the turn signal, accelerating/decelerating and steering to assist in passing and returning to the original lane.
*1 There are differences in available functions depending on the country and region.
*2 GNSS stands for Global Navigation Satellite System, a collective name for satellite positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) systems.
[Video] Honda SENSING 360+ functions image
■Honda SENSING 360+ is driver-assistive systems, so there is a limit to the capabilities (e.g. recognition capability and control capability) of their individual functions. Please do not overestimate the capabilities of each function and drive safely while paying constant attention to the vehicle’s surroundings.
Each system may not work or may not perform adequately depending on road conditions, weather conditions and vehicle conditions.
