One recent focus of TRW's Research and Development activities include advanced pedestrian detection and accident mitigation technologies. The forward-looking system uses sophisticated signal processing algorithms to fuse data from video camera and 24 GHz radar sensors, in combination with electronic stability control (ESC), to automatically brake a vehicle and help reduce the severity of a potential pedestrian impact.  It can also work with other sensors that deploy active safety devices, including pyrotechnic hood lifters and bumper airbags.

TRW's forward-looking pedestrian collision mitigation system is scheduled for production in 2014 with full braking functionality.