distance-controlled steering
[/ˈdɪstəns kənˈtroʊld ˈstɪrɪŋ/]
noun
direção controlada por distância
1. A vehicle control system that automatically adjusts steering angle based on the distance between the vehicle and a target object, lane marker, or predetermined path
The truck's distance-controlled steering system maintains optimal lane positioning on the highway.
O sistema de direção controlada por distância do caminhão mantém o posicionamento ideal na faixa da estrada.
2. An advanced driver assistance technology that uses sensors to detect obstacles or boundaries and modulates steering input proportionally to proximity
Modern agriculture equipment uses distance-controlled steering to ensure precision in crop planting.
O equipamento agrícola moderno usa direção controlada por distância para garantir precisão no plantio de culturas.
Distance-controlled steering is predominantly discussed in Brazil within the contexts of precision agriculture (particularly important in regions like Mato Grosso and São Paulo) and advanced vehicle safety systems. The term reflects Brazil's growing adoption of autonomous and semi-autonomous agricultural technologies, as well as increasing integration of ADAS in commercial vehicles. In the US, this technology is primarily marketed as part of Tesla Autopilot and other premium autonomous driving packages, while in Brazil it's gaining prominence in agricultural automation.
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