Self-driving cars are nothing new … but, this new technology allows the car to take control of the wheel to avoid crashes. This would feel totally weird … not for me really.
“A car that takes control of the steering wheel when it detects the risk of a collision is being tested at a research facility in Germany. Ford said the Obstacle Avoidance system first warned the driver of danger and then took charge if they did not react.
The firm said the equipment had been fitted to one of its Focus-branded vehicles as part of a project involving other carmakers and suppliers. One analyst said it was a staging post on the route to “driverless cars”.
The system scans up to 200m (650ft) ahead by using three radars, a number of ultrasonic sensors and a camera, which are all installed in the vehicle. An additional built-in display shows a warning sign and sounds a chime. Then, if necessary, it applies the brakes, scans for a gap in the road ahead, and steers to avoid a crash.”
Source: BBC
