The Joy of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems

The first anti-lock braking systems (ABS) were developed in the 1950s. These systems were designed to prevent the wheels from locking up during braking, which could lead to a loss of control of the vehicle. The first ABS systems were mechanical, and they were not very effective. However, in the 1970s, electronic ABS systems were developed, and these systems were much more effective. Electronic ABS systems use sensors to monitor the speed of each wheel, and they use this information to control the braking force on each wheel. This prevents the wheels from locking up, and it helps to maintain the driver's control of the vehicle. ## The First ABS Systems The first ABS systems were developed in the 1950s by a number of different companies, including Bosch, Bendix, and Lockheed. These systems were all mechanical, and they used a variety of different mechanisms to prevent the wheels from locking up. Some systems used a centrifugal pendulum to apply the brakes, while others used a hydraulic valve to control the brake pressure.