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Most accident avoidance systems use a combination of optical and radar sensors to recognize cars and pedestrians, but Subaru's new EyeSight system is simpler: using two CCD cameras mounted on either side of the rearview mirror, the arrangement processes stereoscopic images and uses shape recognition software to perceive potential impact, applying brakes when necessary.
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Our nighttime test drive through North Carolina's Outer Banks picked up on cyclists and drunk teenage pedestrians, with the system warning of their presence on the dashboard; though radar-based systems work over longer distances, EyeSight's 80 meter (262 foot) range served our purposes fine. And while some drivers might prefer to switch the accident detection system off if they enjoy aggressively approaching slow moving traffic, our 2013 Subaru Outback tester proved the system's effectiveness when it came to a screeching halt just short of a car mockup.
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The best part about EyeSight? Its $1,295 cost, which undercuts Volvo's City Safety system by about $800.
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