Continental to introduce advanced rider assistance systems for two-wheelers in India

The company aims to integrate its radar-based ARAS solutions into motorcycles and scooters already equipped with anti-lock braking systems (ABS).

Bengaluru- Continental AG, automotive parts manufacturing company, which is playing a key role in vehicle safety in India by supplying several components such as ABS for two- and four-wheelers, as well as airbag control units, and ESC systems for passenger vehicles, is now eyeing the Indian two-wheeler industry to introduce its ARAS solutions.

The company plans to roll out its radar-based advanced rider assistance systems or ARAS solutions, starting with motorcycles and scooters pre-equipped with anti-lock braking or ABS systems in India.

Dr Anshu Gupta, director, Continental, Germany, “We have an ARAS solution already in production globally for the last three years, and we are now trying to bring it to the Indian market. However, we are still assessing which category within the two-wheeler segment to target.” ARAS technology is witnessing continuous evolution, the company will evaluate which new or existing vehicle architectures, including both ICE and EV models, will be best suited for its advanced safety offerings. “We have very positive discussions going on with two of the biggest two-wheeler OEMs in India.”

The discussions are ongoing. Regarding when we would want to launch the product, this depends on when we have our first customer. We are hopeful that we can conclude the discussions by the end of the year. But the idea is to make it very quick.

Continental could be targeting motorcycles and scooters belonging to the above-125cc category, which in India, mandatorily requires an ABS solution for enhanced vehicle safety. The company has developed a cost-effective 4D imaging radar sensor that enables rider-assist functions such as blind-spot detection, lane-change assist, and adaptive cruise control, among other safety functions such as rear-end collision warning.