What Is Mercedes-Benz ATTENTION ASSIST®?

Distracted or tired driving greatly increases the likelihood of dangerous crashes, but your Mercedes-Benz has your back! ATTENTION ASSIST® from Mercedes-Benz learns your behavior and lets you know when you’re exhibiting signs of distraction, thereby mitigating some of the most significant collision risk factors. When ATTENTION ASSIST® says “take a break,” Mercedes-Benz drivers will know that it’s time to slow down, grab a cup of coffee, or make time to rest their eyes.

How Does Mercedes-Benz ATTENTION ASSIST® Work?

With ATTENTION ASSIST® from Mercedes-Benz, your vehicle will help to protect you, your passengers, and other vehicles in situations where the risk of a collision is especially high. It’s just one part of the Mercedes-Benz safety suite, which also includes features such as PRESAFE®.

How was Mercedes-Benz ATTENTION ASSIST® Built and Assessed?

Can you really trust ATTENTION ASSIST® when it tells you to take a break? The algorithm that we detailed above is the result of extensive, closely monitored trials and detailed conversations with the participating drivers! Here’s a closer look at how Mercedes-Benz ATTENTION ASSIST® came into being:

• First, Mercedes-Benz conducted numerous tests, in which the behavior of many different drivers was studied over a long period of time on the road.
• Data collected during this process was then cross-referenced against the self-reported observations of the drivers.
• A comprehensive study of the driver’s behaviors and their self-reported states of distraction or drowsiness was complemented by Electroencephalography (EEG) monitoring.
• All this was used to set the system’s baseline understanding of distracted behavior. However, no two drivers are exactly alike, and things get a little more complicated in the real world! That’s why Mercedes-Benz ATTENTION ASSIST® also learns your normal behaviors, identifying deviations that reflect your own unique response to drowsiness or distraction.
• In order to make these assessments of your behavior, ATTENTION ASSIST® tracks not only your vehicle’s movements but also your own behavior behind the wheel. Computer vision is a powerful tool that can recognize subtle changes in your eye movements and response times.

Which Mercedes-Benz Vehicles Offer ATTENTION ASSIST®?

ATTENTION ASSIST® is now offered on almost every new vehicle in the Mercedes-Benz lineup, including each of the following:

• A-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLA, and CLS cars and coupes
• GLA, GLB, GLC, GLE, GLS, EQC, and G-Class SUVs
• SLC, SL, and Mercedes-AMG® GT roadsters
• Metris and Sprinter Vans

Remember, many of these vehicles come with a whole host of advanced driver assistance and safety features, including Blind Spot Assist, Lane Keeping Assist, and so much more. If you’re looking for a specific type of vehicle with a specific list of features, take advantage of our vehicle finder service to make sure you’re getting exactly what you need.

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