Scientists propose new solution to accurately record brake pedal actions

Recently, a research team led by Professor Kong Dei of the Hefei Institute of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, developed an automobile brake pedal recorder to address the growing concern of accidents caused by braking problems, especially in electric vehicles. has invented an innovative product called ,

The current method of detecting a driver’s braking actions in new energy vehicles relies on measuring the stroke of the brake pedal. However, if the brake pedal locks up, the driver’s action of pressing the pedal goes unnoticed. To address this shortcoming, the team has developed a brake pedal recorder.

The brake pedal recorder acts as a brake ‘black box’, capturing real time data about the driver’s brake pedal behaviour. It records essential information such as the timing, intensity and frequency of each brake pedal application. And the data is securely stored on the memory card.

Using the recorded information, it is possible to reconstruct a driver’s braking actions during an accident. This provides valuable information about whether the driver applied the brakes with sufficient force, for the correct duration and at the correct frequency, which helps determine whether the accident was caused by driver error or braking. was caused by a genuine system malfunction.

The recorder has a robust data storage capability which allows it to retain brake related information for many years. Even in the event of a power failure, the recorded data remains intact due to its power failure resilience.

Furthermore, advanced encryption ensures that stored data is protected from tampering, making it reliable evidence to third parties.

A key feature of Brake Pedal Recorder is its affordability and ease of use. It can be easily installed directly on the brake pedal without compromising driving safety or affecting the sensation of the driver’s foot when applying the brakes. The simplicity and effectiveness make it a practical solution for improving the safety of new energy vehicles and resolving disputes between drivers and car manufacturers over braking incidents.

With the introduction of this technology, the market can expect significant progress in the safety of new energy vehicles.