Volvo’s collision-avoidance system that can detect pedestrians, cyclists, and large animals is called City Safety.
City Safety is a driver-support and collision-mitigation system that uses sensors, including radar and cameras in various generations, to identify hazards ahead. Depending on the vehicle, speed, lighting, and market, it can warn the driver and may automatically apply the brakes if a collision appears likely.
The system’s capabilities expanded over time. Early versions concentrated mainly on detecting vehicles in low-speed urban traffic. Later versions added recognition of pedestrians and cyclists, followed by large-animal detection for hazards such as moose, elk, and horses. The exact functions and operating limits vary by Volvo model and model year.
City Safety is not the same as Lane Keeping Aid, Adaptive Cruise Control, or Pilot Assist. Those systems address lane position, following distance, or combined driving assistance. City Safety focuses primarily on forward collision warning and mitigation. It also cannot detect every object or guarantee that a crash will be avoided, so the driver remains responsible.