Tram assist suite – automotive technology for trams

Dense urban traffic, limited visibility—a car suddenly blocks the track area, an object lies on the rails. The tram driver needs advance warning to react in time. For exactly this purpose, Tram Forward Assist Plus combines camera, radar, and LiDAR sensors, monitors the frontal area far ahead, detects vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians early, and provides the necessary reaction time before the situation becomes critical.

At the stop, a child exits and runs directly in front of the tram, outside the driver's field of vision, or a person is in the coupling area. Ultrasonic sensors monitor the near range, Tram Near Range Assist detects persons directly in front of the vehicle, warns the driver in time, and additionally supports correct door opening on the proper platform side.

Intersection, dense traffic. A car changes lanes directly into the tram's blind spot. The driver cannot see it, the situation develops within seconds. Tram Flank Assist captures exactly such moments. Radar and camera sensors detect vehicles in the lateral area early and warn the driver before the situation becomes critical.

A long shift, monotonous route guidance—attention wanes. Or a medical emergency occurs without anyone immediately noticing it. In both cases, Tram Focus Assist analyzes the driver's gaze behavior and head position, detects signs of fatigue or distraction, and warns in time to provide support when it matters most.