As part of Yamaha Motor’s goal to achieve zero motorcycle deaths by 2050, using a three-pillar approach of technology, skills and connectivity, the company is working on a prototype of its Advanced Motorcycle Stability Assist System – or AMSAS. Yamaha’s stability assist system, specifically designed to address instability at startup or at low speeds, is being tested on a Yamaha YZF-R25 equipped with a 6-axis IMU and transmissions steering and steering. The dynamics of the process at the drive train have been compared to having a broom upside down in the palm of your hand, combined with the idea of the small handlebar adjustments needed to keep the bike upright. when standing still without pedaling. For more information, read the press release from Yamaha Motor below.
Last year, Yamaha motorcycles announced the Jin-Ki Kanno x Jin-Ki Anzen Safety Vision, which aims to create an accident-free world together with our customers. The three pillars of this approach are: 1) “Technology” to assist in driver identification, judgment, operation and damage reduction, 2) “Skill”, in which we encourage skill improvement user drive and 3) “Connected,” where the Cloud is used to provide feedback on safety initiatives. To highlight the Technology pillar, we spoke with the developers of the Advanced Motorcycle Stability Assist System (AMSAS). Since it is so naturally associated with Jin-Ki Anzen, we asked about its purpose and value.
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Assists the driver for enhanced stability at the start and at low speeds
Motorcycle-related accidents are mainly caused by identification errors (10%), decision errors (17%) and operating errors (5%) on the driver’s part. The data also shows that about 70% of motorcycle accidents happen within two seconds of pulling the trigger leading to the accident. Based on these crash-cause analyses, the development of Yamaha Motor’s driver aids is underway in four directions: hazard prediction assist, damage prevention, and driver assistance. defensively, assist the driver in dodging and minimizing damage.
Launched last year, AMSAS helps stabilize the vehicle at low speeds by controlling transmission and steering forces.
“[Its most distinctive feature is] Project leader Akitoshi Suzuki says its approach is to use an arrangement that is highly applicable to existing vehicles because it doesn’t require any modifications to the frame. The prototype system under development uses the production YZF-R25 for its platform and is equipped with a 6-axis Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) along with steering and steering actuators.
AMSAS is a driver assistance tool that focuses on the instability experienced by motorcycles when taking off or driving at low speeds, and it works to enhance the vehicle’s stability during these times. . Suzuki explains: “When starting or stopping, the steering actuator mounted to the front wheel assists in stability, and from that speed up to about 5 km/h (3 mph), the steering actuator is mounted. at the wheel will take charge. Through a combination of the two, the AMSAS prototype car in development in the middle can travel at walking speed without tipping over, regardless of the skill level of the driver on board.
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Yamaha’s stable support system can adapt to a variety of applications
Yamaha Motor made headlines with the launch of MOTOBOT—a humanoid robot that operates autonomous motorcycles—and MOTOROiD, a proof-of-concept motorcycle equipped with AI and self-balancing technology. Suzuki said: “R&D for AMSAS started with the idea of bringing the technologies and know-how acquired through the development of these two models to customers around the world.
Jun Sakamoto, head of safety strategy at Yamaha, explains the value of AMSAS: “It is to enable riders to focus more on riding their bike, so that everyone can Enjoy the feeling of being one with your machine. By providing assistance when the bike is more unstable and demanding, we want to bring the joy and peace of mind that comes from peace of mind to many riders.”
Yamaha has set a goal of reducing the number of fatal motorcycle crashes to 0% by 2050 and is ramping up efforts under the aforementioned three pillars of Technology, Skills and Connectivity. AMSAS is a technology that has the potential to become an important driver aid if used in conjunction with other technologies, such as the Radar Linked Unified Braking System – a world first. – has been implemented on TRACER 9 GT+.
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Suzuki asserts: “With the basic technologies currently available, we have reached half of the goal of bringing AMSAS value to customers. He and the team have high aspirations for technology. “From now on, we will work on shrinking the size of different components etc., as we want to develop it into a platform that is not only for motorcycles but also adaptable to many Other personal mobility apps. like a bicycle.”
