Estrategias para la implementación de los sistemas avanzados de asistencia al conductor (adas) en Colombia: un análisis comparativo con prácticas internacionales

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the level of adoption, effective use, and barriers to the implementation of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) in Bogotá, Colombia, and to propose viable strategies to strengthen road safety at the national level. A mixed-methods approach was used, combining documentary analysis, international benchmarking and an empirical component based on surveys applied to drivers of vehicles equipped with ADAS. A total of 296 initial responses were collected, and after applying eligibility criteria (residence in Bogotá, vehicle type, driving frequency, model year 2019–2025, and actual presence of ADAS), a final valid sample of 124 drivers was obtained. Results indicate that ADAS adoption in Colombia is fragmented and closely linked to vehicle segment: basic systems such as parking sensors and reversing cameras are prevalent, whereas critical safety technologies like AEB, FCW, LKA or TSR remain limited in both availability and use. Despite these constraints, 79% of respondents reported that at least one ADAS helped them avoid a collision or hazardous situation, and more than 97% expressed strong confidence, perceived usefulness, and ease of use. However, significant barriers persist, including high vehicle cost, lack of knowledge, insufficient training, and absence of mandatory regulation. The study concludes that although ADAS generate tangible safety benefits, their overall impact in Colombia is constrained by economic, technological, and institutional limitations. The thesis proposes an integrated set of implementation strategies aimed at improving access, standardization, and technological adoption to support a more advanced and safer national vehicle fleet.