Friday, June 24, 2011
VOLKSWAGEN BRINGING HANDS-FREE DRIVING TO HIGHWAYS
A new technology proposed by the German automaker won't take you from A to B automatically, but it will help out with more simple driving, so you can take your hands off the wheel while cruising down the highway at up to 130km/h (about 80 mph), for example.
The system pairs Lane Assist with cruise control, and can be overridden by the driver at any time. The Temporary Auto Pilot (TAP) system's Pilot Mode uses radar, laser, camera, and ultrasonic sensors to maintain a safe distance between vehicles, start and stop in traffic, and slow down before a bend. Speed is set by the driver, who you'll need to remain aware of your surroundings in case you need to take over control.
Labels:
auto drive,
hands free driving,
tap,
technology,
temporary auto pilot,
volkwagen
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